CVE-2005-4772
CVE-2005-4772 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Suse Suse Linux Openexchange Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.4)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Suse Suse Linux Openexchange Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2005-4772?
- 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.
- How severe is CVE-2005-4772?
- CVE-2005-4772 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2005-4772 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2005-4772?
- CVE-2005-4772 primarily affects Suse Suse Linux Openexchange Server. In total, 25 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2005-4772?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2005-4772 published?
- CVE-2005-4772 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_22_sr.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15026
Affected products (25)
- cpe:2.3:a:suse:suse_linux_openexchange_server:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:suse:suse_linux_school_server:gold:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:suse:suse_linux_standard_server:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:suse:suse_sled_beagle:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:1.0:*:desktop:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:8:*:enterprise_server:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:8.0:*:retail_solution:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:8.2:*:personal:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:8.2:*:professional:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:9.0:*:enterprise_server:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:9.0:*:personal:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:9.0:*:professional:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:9.0:*:x86_64:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:9.1:*:personal:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:9.1:*:professional:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:9.1:*:x86_64:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:9.2:*:personal:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:9.2:*:professional:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:9.2:*:x86_64:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:9.3:*:personal:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:9.3:*:professional:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:9.3:*:x86_64:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:10.0:*:oss:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:10.0:*:professional:*:*:*:*:*
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