CVE-2005-3011

Low

Description

The sort_offline function for texindex in texinfo 4.8 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.

SeverityLow
CVSS1.2
Exploit probability—
ProductGnu Texinfo
PublishedSep 21, 2005
First seenSep 21, 2005

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
gnu texinfov ≤ 4.8—

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CVE-2005-3011 · Gnu Texinfo · Dark Radar