CVE-2005-1707

CVE-2005-1707 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gentoo Linux Webapp-config 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

Description

The fn_show_postinst function in Gentoo webapp-config before 1.10-r14 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the postinst.txt temporary file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1707?
The fn_show_postinst function in Gentoo webapp-config before 1.10-r14 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the postinst.txt temporary file.
How severe is CVE-2005-1707?
CVE-2005-1707 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-1707 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1707?
CVE-2005-1707 affects Gentoo Linux Webapp-config. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1707?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-1707 published?
CVE-2005-1707 was published on 2005-05-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)