CVE-2005-0988

CVE-2005-0988 is a low-severity vulnerability in Gnu Gzip with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Race condition in gzip 1.2.4, 1.3.3, and earlier, when decompressing a gzipped file, allows local users to modify permissions of arbitrary files via a hard link attack on a file while it is being decompressed, whose permissions are changed by gzip after the decompression is complete.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0988?
Race condition in gzip 1.2.4, 1.3.3, and earlier, when decompressing a gzipped file, allows local users to modify permissions of arbitrary files via a hard link attack on a file while it is being decompressed, whose permissions are changed by gzip after the decompression is complete.
How severe is CVE-2005-0988?
CVE-2005-0988 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.7, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2005-0988 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0988?
CVE-2005-0988 primarily affects Gnu Gzip. In total, 104 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0988?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-0988 published?
CVE-2005-0988 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (104)

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