CVE-2005-1740

CVE-2005-1740 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Net-snmp with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

fixproc in Net-snmp 5.x before 5.2.1-r1 creates temporary files insecurely, which allows local users to modify the contents of those files to execute arbitrary commands, or overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1740?
fixproc in Net-snmp 5.x before 5.2.1-r1 creates temporary files insecurely, which allows local users to modify the contents of those files to execute arbitrary commands, or overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.
How severe is CVE-2005-1740?
CVE-2005-1740 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2005-1740 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1740?
CVE-2005-1740 primarily affects Net-snmp. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1740?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2005-1740 published?
CVE-2005-1740 was published on 2005-05-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (9)

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