CVE-2005-1038

CVE-2005-1038 is a low-severity vulnerability in Paul Vixie Vixie Cron 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

Description

crontab in Vixie cron 4.1, when running with the -e option, allows local users to read the cron files of other users by changing the file being edited to a symlink. NOTE: there is insufficient information to know whether this is a duplicate of CVE-2001-0235.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1038?
crontab in Vixie cron 4.1, when running with the -e option, allows local users to read the cron files of other users by changing the file being edited to a symlink. NOTE: there is insufficient information to know whether this is a duplicate of CVE-2001-0235.
How severe is CVE-2005-1038?
CVE-2005-1038 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2005-1038 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1038?
CVE-2005-1038 primarily affects Paul Vixie Vixie Cron. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1038?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-1038 published?
CVE-2005-1038 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

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