CVE-2005-1917

CVE-2005-1917 is a low-severity vulnerability in Kpopper 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

kpopper 1.0 and earlier allows local users to create and overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the .popper-new temporary file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1917?
kpopper 1.0 and earlier allows local users to create and overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the .popper-new temporary file.
How severe is CVE-2005-1917?
CVE-2005-1917 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2005-1917 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1917?
CVE-2005-1917 affects Kpopper. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1917?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-1917 published?
CVE-2005-1917 was published on 2005-07-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)