CVE-2005-2180

CVE-2005-2180 is a low-severity vulnerability in Gnu Gnats 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

gen-index in GNATS 4.0, 4.1.0, and possibly earlier versions, when installed setuid, does not properly check files passed to the -o argument and opens the file with write access, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2180?
gen-index in GNATS 4.0, 4.1.0, and possibly earlier versions, when installed setuid, does not properly check files passed to the -o argument and opens the file with write access, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files.
How severe is CVE-2005-2180?
CVE-2005-2180 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2005-2180 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2180?
CVE-2005-2180 primarily affects Gnu Gnats. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2180?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2180 published?
CVE-2005-2180 was published on 2005-07-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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