How severe is CVE-2005-0602?

CVE-2005-0602 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-0602 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-0602?

CVE-2005-0602 primarily affects Info-zip Unzip. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0602?

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

When was CVE-2005-0602 published?

CVE-2005-0602 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-0602

CVE-2005-0602 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Info-zip Unzip with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2. 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 6.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Info-zip Unzip
Published: 2005-05-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unzip 5.51 and earlier does not properly warn the user when extracting setuid or setgid files, which may allow local users to gain privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0602?: Unzip 5.51 and earlier does not properly warn the user when extracting setuid or setgid files, which may allow local users to gain privileges.
How severe is CVE-2005-0602?: CVE-2005-0602 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-0602 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0602?: CVE-2005-0602 primarily affects Info-zip Unzip. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0602?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-0602 published?: CVE-2005-0602 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:info-zip:unzip:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:info-zip:unzip:5.50:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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