CVE-2005-2449

CVE-2005-2449 is a low-severity vulnerability in Sandbox with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Race condition in sandbox before 1.2.11 allows local users to create or overwrite arbitrary files via symlink attack on sandboxpids.tmp.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2449?
Race condition in sandbox before 1.2.11 allows local users to create or overwrite arbitrary files via symlink attack on sandboxpids.tmp.
How severe is CVE-2005-2449?
CVE-2005-2449 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2005-2449 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2449?
CVE-2005-2449 primarily affects Sandbox. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2449?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2449 published?
CVE-2005-2449 was published on 2005-08-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (14)

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