How severe is CVE-2005-1394?

CVE-2005-1394 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-1394 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-1394?

CVE-2005-1394 affects Esri Arcinfo Workstation. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1394?

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-2005-1394 published?

CVE-2005-1394 was published on 2005-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-1394

CVE-2005-1394 is a high-severity vulnerability in Esri Arcinfo Workstation 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-134.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-134
Affected product: Esri Arcinfo Workstation
Published: 2005-05-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Format string vulnerability in ArcGIS for ESRI ArcInfo Workstation 9.0 allows local users to gain privileges via format string specifiers in the ARCHOME environment variable to (1) wservice or (2) lockmgr.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1394?: Format string vulnerability in ArcGIS for ESRI ArcInfo Workstation 9.0 allows local users to gain privileges via format string specifiers in the ARCHOME environment variable to (1) wservice or (2) lockmgr.
How severe is CVE-2005-1394?: CVE-2005-1394 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-1394 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1394?: CVE-2005-1394 affects Esri Arcinfo Workstation. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1394?: 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-2005-1394 published?: CVE-2005-1394 was published on 2005-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:esri:arcinfo_workstation:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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