CVE-2005-1152

CVE-2005-1152 is a low-severity vulnerability in Debian Qpopper 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

popauth.c in qpopper 4.0.5 and earlier does not properly set the umask, which may cause qpopper to create files with group or world-writable permissions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1152?
popauth.c in qpopper 4.0.5 and earlier does not properly set the umask, which may cause qpopper to create files with group or world-writable permissions.
How severe is CVE-2005-1152?
CVE-2005-1152 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2005-1152 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1152?
CVE-2005-1152 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-2005-1152?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-1152 published?
CVE-2005-1152 was published on 2005-05-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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