CVE-2005-0159

CVE-2005-0159 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Debian Toolchain-source with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

The tpkg-* scripts in the toolchain-source 3.0.4 package on Debian GNU/Linux 3.0 allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0159?
The tpkg-* scripts in the toolchain-source 3.0.4 package on Debian GNU/Linux 3.0 allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.
How severe is CVE-2005-0159?
CVE-2005-0159 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-0159 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0159?
CVE-2005-0159 primarily affects Debian Toolchain-source. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0159?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-0159 published?
CVE-2005-0159 was published on 2005-04-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (16)