CVE-2005-0118
CVE-2005-0118 is a low-severity vulnerability in Helvis 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
- Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Helvis
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
helvis 1.8h2_1 and earlier stores recovery files in world readable directories with world readable permissions, which allows local users to read the recovered files of other users.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2005-0118?
- helvis 1.8h2_1 and earlier stores recovery files in world readable directories with world readable permissions, which allows local users to read the recovered files of other users.
- How severe is CVE-2005-0118?
- CVE-2005-0118 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
- Is CVE-2005-0118 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2005-0118?
- CVE-2005-0118 affects Helvis. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2005-0118?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2005-0118 published?
- CVE-2005-0118 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:helvis:helvis:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
More vulnerabilities in Helvis
- CVE-2005-0119 — Low (CVSS 2.1): helvis 1.8h2_1 and earlier allows local users to recover and read the files of other users via the elvrec setuid…