CVE-2005-0990
CVE-2005-0990 is a low-severity vulnerability in Gnu Sharutils with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Gnu Sharutils
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
unshar (unshar.c) in sharutils 4.2.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the unsh.X temporary file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2005-0990?
- unshar (unshar.c) in sharutils 4.2.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the unsh.X temporary file.
- How severe is CVE-2005-0990?
- CVE-2005-0990 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
- Is CVE-2005-0990 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2005-0990?
- CVE-2005-0990 affects Gnu Sharutils. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2005-0990?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2005-0990 published?
- CVE-2005-0990 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=302412
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-377.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12981
- https://bugzilla.ubuntu.com/show_bug.cgi?id=8459
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/19957
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9613
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/104-1/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:gnu:sharutils:4.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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