How severe is CVE-2005-1705?

CVE-2005-1705 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-1705 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-1705?

CVE-2005-1705 affects Gnu Gdb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1705?

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-2005-1705 published?

CVE-2005-1705 was published on 2005-05-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-1705

CVE-2005-1705 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gnu Gdb 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% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Gnu Gdb
Published: 2005-05-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

gdb before 6.3 searches the current working directory to load the .gdbinit configuration file, which allows local users to execute arbitrary commands as the user running gdb.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1705?: gdb before 6.3 searches the current working directory to load the .gdbinit configuration file, which allows local users to execute arbitrary commands as the user running gdb.
How severe is CVE-2005-1705?: CVE-2005-1705 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-1705 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1705?: CVE-2005-1705 affects Gnu Gdb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1705?: 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-2005-1705 published?: CVE-2005-1705 was published on 2005-05-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gnu:gdb:*:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*

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