How severe is CVE-2005-0304?

CVE-2005-0304 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-0304 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-0304?

CVE-2005-0304 affects Divx Divx Player. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0304?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2005-0304 published?

CVE-2005-0304 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-0304

CVE-2005-0304 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Divx Divx Player with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Divx Divx Player
Published: 2005-05-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in DivX Player 2.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a filename in a ZIP file for a skin.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0304?: Directory traversal vulnerability in DivX Player 2.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a filename in a ZIP file for a skin.
How severe is CVE-2005-0304?: CVE-2005-0304 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-0304 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0304?: CVE-2005-0304 affects Divx Divx Player. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0304?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-0304 published?: CVE-2005-0304 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:divx:divx_player:2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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