How severe is CVE-2005-1841?

CVE-2005-1841 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2005-1841 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-1841?

CVE-2005-1841 primarily affects Adobe Acrobat Reader. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1841?

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

When was CVE-2005-1841 published?

CVE-2005-1841 was published on 2005-07-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-1841

CVE-2005-1841 is a low-severity vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. 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 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Adobe Acrobat Reader
Published: 2005-07-07
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The control for Adobe Reader 5.0.9 and 5.0.10 on Linux, Solaris, HP-UX, and AIX creates temporary files with the permissions as specified in a user's umask, which could allow local users to read PDF documents of that user if the umask allows it.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1841?: The control for Adobe Reader 5.0.9 and 5.0.10 on Linux, Solaris, HP-UX, and AIX creates temporary files with the permissions as specified in a user's umask, which could allow local users to read PDF documents of that user if the umask allows it.
How severe is CVE-2005-1841?: CVE-2005-1841 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2005-1841 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1841?: CVE-2005-1841 primarily affects Adobe Acrobat Reader. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1841?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-1841 published?: CVE-2005-1841 was published on 2005-07-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader:5.0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader:5.0.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*