CVE-2005-1993: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-8q3v-p32x-2pq7
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2005-1993 is a LOW security vulnerability vulnerability (General Security Weakness) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2005-1993 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2005-1993
GHSA Identifier GHSA-8q3v-p32x-2pq7
Severity LOW
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification General Security Weakness
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2005-1993

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Software dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2005-1993, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Software in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under General Security Weakness. In Software, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Race condition in sudo 1.3.1 up to 1.6.8p8, when the ALL pseudo-command is used after a user entry in the sudoers file, allows local users to gain privileges via a symlink attack.

References

NVD — CVE-2005-1993 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2005-1993
bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.c... WEB
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=161116
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/210... WEB
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/21080
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11341
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1242
docs.info.apple.com/article.html WEB
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302847
secunia.com/advisories/15744 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/15744
secunia.com/advisories/17813 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/17813
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-735
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_36_sudo.html
www.osvdb.org/17396 WEB
http://www.osvdb.org/17396
www.redhat.com/support/errata/rhsa... WEB
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-535.html
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/402741
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/425974/100/0/threaded
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13993
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15647
www.sudo.ws/sudo/alerts/path_ra... WEB
http://www.sudo.ws/sudo/alerts/path_race.html
www.vupen.com/english/advisories/... WEB
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/0821
www.vupen.com/english/advisories/... WEB
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2659

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-1993?
CVE-2005-1993 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under General Security Weakness.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2005-1993?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2005-1993?
CVE-2005-1993 is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2005-1993?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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