How severe is CVE-2005-0444?

CVE-2005-0444 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-0444 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-2005-0444?

CVE-2005-0444 affects Vmware Workstation. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0444?

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

When was CVE-2005-0444 published?

CVE-2005-0444 was published on 2005-02-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-0444

CVE-2005-0444 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Vmware Workstation 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Vmware Workstation
Published: 2005-02-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

VMware before 4.5.2.8848-r5 searches for gdk-pixbuf shared libraries using a path that includes the rrdharan world-writable temporary directory, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0444?: VMware before 4.5.2.8848-r5 searches for gdk-pixbuf shared libraries using a path that includes the rrdharan world-writable temporary directory, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2005-0444?: CVE-2005-0444 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-0444 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-2005-0444?: CVE-2005-0444 affects Vmware Workstation. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0444?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-0444 published?: CVE-2005-0444 was published on 2005-02-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200502-18.xml

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation:*:r4:*:*:*:*:*:*

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