How severe is CVE-2005-1918?

CVE-2005-1918 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2005-1918 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-1918?

CVE-2005-1918 primarily affects Redhat Enterprise Linux. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1918?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2005-1918 published?

CVE-2005-1918 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-1918

CVE-2005-1918 is a low-severity vulnerability in Redhat Enterprise Linux with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Redhat Enterprise Linux
Published: 2005-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The original patch for a GNU tar directory traversal vulnerability (CVE-2002-0399) in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 and 2.1 uses an "incorrect optimization" that allows user-assisted attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a crafted tar file, probably involving "/../" sequences with a leading "/".

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1918?: The original patch for a GNU tar directory traversal vulnerability (CVE-2002-0399) in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 and 2.1 uses an "incorrect optimization" that allows user-assisted attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a crafted tar file, probably involving "/../" sequences with a leading "/".
How severe is CVE-2005-1918?: CVE-2005-1918 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2005-1918 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1918?: CVE-2005-1918 primarily affects Redhat Enterprise Linux. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1918?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-1918 published?: CVE-2005-1918 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (13)

cpe:2.3:a:gnu:tar:1.13.25:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:2.1:*:advanced_server:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:2.1:*:advanced_server_ia64:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:2.1:*:enterprise_server:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:2.1:*:enterprise_server_ia64:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:2.1:*:workstation:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:2.1:*:workstation_ia64:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:3.0:*:advanced_servers:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:3.0:*:enterprise_server:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:3.0:*:workstation:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:linux_advanced_workstation:2.1:*:ia64:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:linux_advanced_workstation:2.1:*:itanium:*:*:*:*:*

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