CVE-2005-1944
CVE-2005-1944 is a low-severity vulnerability in Xmysqladmin 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
- Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Xmysqladmin
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
xmysqladmin 1.0 and earlier allows local users to delete arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a database backup file in /tmp.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2005-1944?
- xmysqladmin 1.0 and earlier allows local users to delete arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a database backup file in /tmp.
- How severe is CVE-2005-1944?
- CVE-2005-1944 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
- Is CVE-2005-1944 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2005-1944?
- CVE-2005-1944 affects Xmysqladmin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2005-1944?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2005-1944 published?
- CVE-2005-1944 was published on 2005-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=93792
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111833993822553&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/15635
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1014172
- http://www.zataz.net/adviso/xmysqladmin-05292005.txt
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:xmysqladmin:xmysqladmin:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*