CVE-2005-1874

CVE-2005-1874 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Dzip before 2.9 allows remote attackers to create arbitrary files via a filename containing a .. (dot dot) in a .dz archive.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1874?
Directory traversal vulnerability in Dzip before 2.9 allows remote attackers to create arbitrary files via a filename containing a .. (dot dot) in a .dz archive.
How severe is CVE-2005-1874?
CVE-2005-1874 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-1874 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1874?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-1874 published?
CVE-2005-1874 was published on 2005-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

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