How severe is CVE-2005-1151?

CVE-2005-1151 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-1151 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-2005-1151?

CVE-2005-1151 primarily affects Debian Qpopper. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1151?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2005-1151 published?

CVE-2005-1151 was published on 2005-05-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-1151

CVE-2005-1151 is a high-severity vulnerability in Debian Qpopper with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Debian Qpopper
Published: 2005-05-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

qpopper 4.0.5 and earlier does not properly drop privileges before processing certain user-supplied files, which allows local users to overwrite or create arbitrary files as root.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1151?: qpopper 4.0.5 and earlier does not properly drop privileges before processing certain user-supplied files, which allows local users to overwrite or create arbitrary files as root.
How severe is CVE-2005-1151?: CVE-2005-1151 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-1151 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-2005-1151?: CVE-2005-1151 primarily affects Debian Qpopper. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1151?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2005-1151 published?: CVE-2005-1151 was published on 2005-05-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:debian:qpopper:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:debian:qpopper:4.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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