CVE-2005-1856
CVE-2005-1856 is a low-severity vulnerability 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: 0% (25th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
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- Last modified:
Description
The CD-burning feature in backup-manager 0.5.8 and earlier uses a fixed filename in a world-writable directory for logging, which allows local users to overwrite files via a symlink attack.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2005-1856?
- The CD-burning feature in backup-manager 0.5.8 and earlier uses a fixed filename in a world-writable directory for logging, which allows local users to overwrite files via a symlink attack.
- How severe is CVE-2005-1856?
- CVE-2005-1856 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
- Is CVE-2005-1856 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2005-1856?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2005-1856 published?
- CVE-2005-1856 was published on 2005-08-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.