CVE-2005-1878

CVE-2005-1878 is a low-severity vulnerability in Giptables Giptables Firewall 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

Description

GIPTables Firewall 1.1 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the temp.ip.addresses temporary file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1878?
GIPTables Firewall 1.1 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the temp.ip.addresses temporary file.
How severe is CVE-2005-1878?
CVE-2005-1878 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2005-1878 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1878?
CVE-2005-1878 affects Giptables Giptables Firewall. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1878?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-1878 published?
CVE-2005-1878 was published on 2005-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)