CVE-2005-4772

Published Dec 31, 2005 suse

Overview

CVE-2005-4772 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting suse suse_linux_openexchange_server. It was published on December 31, 2005.

Technical Description

liby2util in Yet another Setup Tool (YaST) in SUSE Linux before 20051007 preserves permissions and ownerships when copying a remote repository, which might allow local users to read or modify sensitive files, possibly giving local users the ability to exploit CVE-2005-3013.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from suse. Update suse_linux_openexchange_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions	Status

References

Ref www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_22_sr.html Ref www.securityfocus.com/bid/15026 Ref www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_22_sr.html Ref www.securityfocus.com/bid/15026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-4772?

CVE-2005-4772 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting suse suse_linux_openexchange_server. It was published on December 31, 2005.

How severe is CVE-2005-4772?

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