How severe is CVE-2005-2311?

CVE-2005-2311 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2005-2311 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-2005-2311?

CVE-2005-2311 affects Sms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2311?

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

When was CVE-2005-2311 published?

CVE-2005-2311 was published on 2005-07-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2311

CVE-2005-2311 is a low-severity vulnerability in Sms 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% (21st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sms
Published: 2005-07-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

SMS 1.9.2m and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the (1) request1 or (2) request2 temporary files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2311?: SMS 1.9.2m and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the (1) request1 or (2) request2 temporary files.
How severe is CVE-2005-2311?: CVE-2005-2311 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2005-2311 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-2005-2311?: CVE-2005-2311 affects Sms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2311?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2311 published?: CVE-2005-2311 was published on 2005-07-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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