CVE-2005-0072

CVE-2005-0072 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ejoy And Hu Yong Zhcon with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

zhcon before 0.2 does not drop privileges before reading a user configuration file, which allows local users to read arbitrary files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0072?
zhcon before 0.2 does not drop privileges before reading a user configuration file, which allows local users to read arbitrary files.
How severe is CVE-2005-0072?
CVE-2005-0072 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2005-0072 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0072?
CVE-2005-0072 affects Ejoy And Hu Yong Zhcon. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0072?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-0072 published?
CVE-2005-0072 was published on 2005-01-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)