CVE-2005-4691: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2005-4691: imake in NetBSD before 2.0.3, NetBSD-current before 12 September 2005, certain versions of X.Org, and certa...

imake in NetBSD before 2.0.3, NetBSD-current before 12 September 2005, certain versions of X.Org, and certain versions of XFree86 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the temporary file for the file.0 target, which is used for a pre-formatted manual page.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 16, 2024, 23:06 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2005-4691 is a local file overwrite flaw in imake, a build utility used with NetBSD, X.Org, and XFree86. A user with local access could exploit unsafe temporary file handling to overwrite files via symbolic links. This is mainly a concern for legacy systems or source/build environments still using affected imake versions. Exposure is most likely on old NetBSD installations, historical NetBSD-current snapshots, or systems retaining vulnerable X.Org/XFree86 imake tooling. Internet-facing exposure is not indicated; local user access is required according to the CVE description. Treat this as a legacy hygiene item unless affected systems are still in production or shared build environments. Prioritize remediation where untrusted local users can access old NetBSD, X.Org, or XFree86 toolchains. Mitigation focus: Upgrade NetBSD systems to 2.0.3 or later where applicable.; For NetBSD-current, ensure source is newer than 12 September 2005.; Check X.Org and XFree86 vendor guidance for affected imake versions..

Prepared: Jul 11, 2026, 15:19 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Feb 1, 2006, 02:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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