CVE-2005-1914

CVE-2005-1914 is a low-severity vulnerability in Centericq 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

Description

CenterICQ 4.20.0 and earlier creates temporary files with predictable file names, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the gg.token.PID temporary file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1914?
CenterICQ 4.20.0 and earlier creates temporary files with predictable file names, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the gg.token.PID temporary file.
How severe is CVE-2005-1914?
CVE-2005-1914 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2005-1914 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1914?
CVE-2005-1914 primarily affects Centericq. In total, 69 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1914?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-1914 published?
CVE-2005-1914 was published on 2005-07-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (69)

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