CVE Catalog
CVE-2005-1119
LowSummary
Sudo VISudo version 1.6.8 and earlier allows local users to corrupt arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.
Risk Assessment
The risk involves the possibility of overwriting or corrupting critical system files by an unauthorized local user, potentially leading to system integrity compromise.
Recommendation
Update Sudo to a version later than 1.6.8, which includes a fix to protect against symlink attacks on temporary files.
Original NVD description (English source)
Sudo VISudo 1.6.8 and earlier allows local users to corrupt arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.