CVE-2005-3321: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2005-3321: chkstat in SuSE Linux 9.0 through 10.0 allows local users to modify permissions of files by creating a hard...

chkstat in SuSE Linux 9.0 through 10.0 allows local users to modify permissions of files by creating a hardlink to a file from a world-writable directory, which can cause the link count to drop to 1 when the file is deleted or replaced, which is then modified by chkstat to use weaker permissions.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 23:10 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2005-3321 is a legacy SUSE Linux local permission weakness in chkstat. A local user could influence file permission changes through hardlink behavior in world-writable directories, potentially weakening permissions on files. The sources do not provide CVSS, confirmed exploitation, or detailed remediation text in the supplied bundle. Exposure is most likely on very old SuSE Linux 9.0 through 10.0 hosts that still run chkstat and allow local user access. Modern systems are only in scope if they retain the affected legacy component or behavior. Treat this as a legacy hygiene and local privilege risk. It is not cited as actively exploited, but unsupported SUSE 9.x or 10.0 systems should be patched, isolated, or retired because local permission weaknesses can undermine system trust. Mitigation focus: Check the SUSE vendor advisory for the supported corrective update or configuration guidance.; Patch or retire affected SuSE Linux 9.0 through 10.0 systems where feasible.; Restrict untrusted local shell access on any potentially affected legacy host..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 17:15 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Oct 27, 2005, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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suse-chkstat-bypass-security(22853)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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