How severe is CVE-2005-1039?

CVE-2005-1039 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.7, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2005-1039 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-1039?

CVE-2005-1039 affects Gnu Coreutils. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1039?

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

When was CVE-2005-1039 published?

CVE-2005-1039 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-1039

CVE-2005-1039 is a low-severity vulnerability in Gnu Coreutils 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

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Gnu Coreutils
Published: 2005-05-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Race condition in Core Utilities (coreutils) 5.2.1, when (1) mkdir, (2) mknod, or (3) mkfifo is running with the -m switch, allows local users to modify permissions of other files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1039?: Race condition in Core Utilities (coreutils) 5.2.1, when (1) mkdir, (2) mknod, or (3) mkfifo is running with the -m switch, allows local users to modify permissions of other files.
How severe is CVE-2005-1039?: CVE-2005-1039 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.7, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2005-1039 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1039?: CVE-2005-1039 affects Gnu Coreutils. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1039?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-1039 published?: CVE-2005-1039 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13053

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gnu:coreutils:5.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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