CVE-2005-1760
CVE-2005-1760 is a high-severity vulnerability in Redhat Sysreport with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Redhat Sysreport
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
sysreport 1.3.15 and earlier includes contents of the up2date file in a report, which leaks the password for a proxy server in plaintext and allows local users to gain privileges.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2005-1760?
- sysreport 1.3.15 and earlier includes contents of the up2date file in a report, which leaks the password for a proxy server in plaintext and allows local users to gain privileges.
- How severe is CVE-2005-1760?
- CVE-2005-1760 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2005-1760 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2005-1760?
- CVE-2005-1760 primarily affects Redhat Sysreport. In total, 19 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2005-1760?
- 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-2005-1760 published?
- CVE-2005-1760 was published on 2005-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/15675
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1014181
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-502.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13936
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A623
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9522
Affected products (19)
- cpe:2.3:a:redhat:sysreport:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:redhat:sysreport:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:redhat:sysreport:1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:2.1:*:advanced_server:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:2.1:*:advanced_server_ia64:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:2.1:*:enterprise_server:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:2.1:*:enterprise_server_ia64:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:2.1:*:workstation:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:2.1:*:workstation_ia64:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:3.0:*:advanced_server:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:3.0:*:enterprise_server:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:3.0:*:workstation_server:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:4.0:*:advanced_server:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:4.0:*:enterprise_server:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:4.0:*:workstation:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:linux_advanced_workstation:2.1:*:ia64:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:linux_advanced_workstation:2.1:*:itanium_processor:*:*:*:*:*
More vulnerabilities in Redhat Sysreport
- CVE-2005-2104 — Low (CVSS 2.1): sysreport before 1.3.7 allows local users to obtain sensitive information via a symlink attack on a temporary directory.