CVE-2005-1850

Certain contributed scripts for ekg Gadu Gadu client 1.5 and earlier create temporary files insecurely, with unknown impact and attack vectors, a different…

published July 19, 2005

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
74.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ Some contributed scripts for ekg Gadu Gadu client 1.5 and earlier are rolling the dice by creating temporary files insecurely! 🤯 Think of this like a chef who carelessly leaves their ingredients out in the open, making it easy for anyone to tamper with them before they even reach the plate. This could lead to a wide range of nasty surprises, as malicious actors might exploit these poorly secured files to manipulate processes or introduce unverified content. While the severity is marked as unknown, the potential for chaos is definitely present!

Put simply

Think of this like a chef who carelessly leaves their ingredients out in the open, making it easy for anyone to tamper with them before they even reach the plate. The vulnerability arises from certain contributed scripts that handle temporary file creation without proper security measures, leaving them open to potential tampering and exploitation.

What to do

This could lead to a wide range of nasty surprises, as malicious actors might exploit these poorly secured files to manipulate processes or introduce unverified content. While the severity is marked as unknown, the potential for chaos is definitely present! Review the scripts in use and ensure that temporary files are created securely, applying proper permissions and secure coding practices. Consider updating to the latest version of the ekg Gadu Gadu client as a proactive measure. You've got this! With a little attention to detail, you can lock this down and keep things secure! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01507 · 74.0th percentile
Published
2005-07-19T04:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 19 JUL 04:00Z
    Certain contributed scripts for ekg Gadu Gadu client 1.5 and earlier create temporary files insecurely, with unknown impact and attack vectors, a different…
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