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CVE-2005-2918: gtkDiskFree allows local users to overwrite any file
CVE-2005-2918 · published 21 years ago
Summary
In versions 1.9.3 and earlier, gtkDiskFree creates a temporary file that can be replaced with a symbolic link. A local user can exploit this to overwrite arbitrary files on the system, potentially disrupting services or inserting malicious content. Upgrade to a newer version of gtkDiskFree or apply the available patch to stop the symlink trick.
What to do
The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| gtkdiskfree | gtkdiskfree |
<= 1.9.3 cpe:2.3:a:gtkdiskfree:gtkdiskfree:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
Original advisory text
The open_cmd_tube function in mount.c for gtkdiskfree 1.9.3 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the gtkdiskfree temporary file.
The open_cmd_tube function in mount.c for gtkdiskfree 1.9.3 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the gtkdiskfree temporary file.
References
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=104565 Vendor Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112680706715109&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16951
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17005
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17056
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-822
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200510-01.xml
- http://www.zataz.net/adviso/gtkdiskfree-09052005.txt Vendor Advisory
Internet-facing
14 days
Internal
60 days
- Not known to be exploited
- Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
- Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
5.0
Medium
Timeline
Published15 Sep 2005
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2005-2918 · NVD
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