How severe is CVE-2005-0070?

CVE-2005-0070 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-0070 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-0070?

CVE-2005-0070 affects Synaesthesia. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0070?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2005-0070 published?

CVE-2005-0070 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-0070

CVE-2005-0070 is a high-severity vulnerability in Synaesthesia with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Synaesthesia
Published: 2005-05-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Synaesthesia 2.1 and earlier, and possibly other versions, when installed setuid root, does not drop privileges before processing configuration and mixer files, which allows local users to read arbitrary files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0070?: Synaesthesia 2.1 and earlier, and possibly other versions, when installed setuid root, does not drop privileges before processing configuration and mixer files, which allows local users to read arbitrary files.
How severe is CVE-2005-0070?: CVE-2005-0070 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-0070 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0070?: CVE-2005-0070 affects Synaesthesia. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0070?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2005-0070 published?: CVE-2005-0070 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:synaesthesia:synaesthesia:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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