How severe is CVE-2005-2146?

CVE-2005-2146 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-2146 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2146?

CVE-2005-2146 affects Ssh Tectia Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2146?

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

When was CVE-2005-2146 published?

CVE-2005-2146 was published on 2005-07-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2146

CVE-2005-2146 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ssh Tectia Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ssh Tectia Server
Published: 2005-07-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

SSH Tectia Server 4.3.1 and earlier, and SSH Secure Shell for Windows Servers, uses insecure permissions when generating the Secure Shell host identification key, which allows local users to access the key and spoof the server.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2146?: SSH Tectia Server 4.3.1 and earlier, and SSH Secure Shell for Windows Servers, uses insecure permissions when generating the Secure Shell host identification key, which allows local users to access the key and spoof the server.
How severe is CVE-2005-2146?: CVE-2005-2146 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-2146 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2146?: CVE-2005-2146 affects Ssh Tectia Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2146?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2146 published?: CVE-2005-2146 was published on 2005-07-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ssh:tectia_server:4.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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