How severe is CVE-2005-1229?

CVE-2005-1229 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-1229 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-1229?

CVE-2005-1229 affects Gnu Cpio. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1229?

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

When was CVE-2005-1229 published?

CVE-2005-1229 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-1229

CVE-2005-1229 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gnu Cpio with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Gnu Cpio
Published: 2005-05-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in cpio 2.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary directories via a .. (dot dot) in a cpio file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1229?: Directory traversal vulnerability in cpio 2.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary directories via a .. (dot dot) in a cpio file.
How severe is CVE-2005-1229?: CVE-2005-1229 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-1229 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1229?: CVE-2005-1229 affects Gnu Cpio. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1229?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-1229 published?: CVE-2005-1229 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gnu:cpio:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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