How severe is CVE-2005-1066?

CVE-2005-1066 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2005-1066 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-1066?

CVE-2005-1066 affects University Of Washington Pine. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1066?

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

When was CVE-2005-1066 published?

CVE-2005-1066 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-1066

CVE-2005-1066 is a low-severity vulnerability in University Of Washington Pine with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2. 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 1.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: University Of Washington Pine
Published: 2005-05-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Race condition in rpdump in Pine 4.62 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1066?: Race condition in rpdump in Pine 4.62 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.
How severe is CVE-2005-1066?: CVE-2005-1066 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2005-1066 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1066?: CVE-2005-1066 affects University Of Washington Pine. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1066?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-1066 published?: CVE-2005-1066 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:university_of_washington:pine:4.62:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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