How severe is CVE-2005-1759?

CVE-2005-1759 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2005-1759 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-1759?

CVE-2005-1759 affects Shtool. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1759?

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

When was CVE-2005-1759 published?

CVE-2005-1759 was published on 2005-06-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-1759

CVE-2005-1759 is a low-severity vulnerability in Shtool with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 1.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Shtool
Published: 2005-06-28
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Race condition in shtool 2.0.1 and earlier allows local users to modify or create arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files after they have been created, a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-1751.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1759?: Race condition in shtool 2.0.1 and earlier allows local users to modify or create arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files after they have been created, a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-1751.
How severe is CVE-2005-1759?: CVE-2005-1759 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2005-1759 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1759?: CVE-2005-1759 affects Shtool. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1759?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-1759 published?: CVE-2005-1759 was published on 2005-06-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:shtool:shtool:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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