UNKNOWN CVSS 4.6
Published: 2005-05-24

CVE-2005-1707

gentoo linux_webapp-config Security Advisory (CVE-2005-1707)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2005-1707 impacting gentoo linux_webapp-config. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 4.6 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
The fn_show_postinst function in Gentoo webapp-config before 1.10-r14 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the postinst.txt temporary file.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Local (AV:L)
Requires local system execution permissions
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product gentoo / linux_webapp-config
Affected Versions 1.10
Weakness Enumeration NVD-CWE-Other

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2005-1707 impacting gentoo linux_webapp-config.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2005-1707.yaml
id: cve-2005-1707

info:
  name: gentoo linux_webapp-config - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2005-1707 affecting gentoo linux_webapp-config.
    Evaluation: The fn_show_postinst function in Gentoo webapp-config before 1.10-r14 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the post...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2005-1707
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
    cvss-score: 4.6
    cve-id: CVE-2005-1707
    cwe-id: NVD-CWE-Other
  tags: cve,cve-2005-1707,gentoo,linux_webapp-config,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "linux_webapp-config"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2005-1707.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2005-1707
# Target: gentoo linux_webapp-config | CVSS: 4.6 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2005-1707 (gentoo linux_webapp-config)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against gentoo linux_webapp-config scope (1.10).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2005-1707.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2005-1707
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install linux_webapp-config 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade linux_webapp-config 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update linux_webapp-config

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i linux_webapp-config 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i linux_webapp-config

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

🔗 Verified Technical References

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2005-1707 in gentoo linux_webapp-config?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update gentoo linux_webapp-config packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2005-1707?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2005-1707?

CVE-2005-1707 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 4.6 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
4.6
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2005-1707
Weakness NVD-CWE-Other
Vendor gentoo
Product linux_webapp-config
Published 2005-05-24
Vector AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P