How severe is CVE-2005-2851?

CVE-2005-2851 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2005-2851 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2851?

CVE-2005-2851 primarily affects Smb4k. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2851?

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

When was CVE-2005-2851 published?

CVE-2005-2851 was published on 2005-09-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2851

CVE-2005-2851 is a low-severity vulnerability in Smb4k 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% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Smb4k
Published: 2005-09-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

smb4k 0.4 and other versions before 0.6.3 allows local users to read sensitive files via a symlink attack on the (1) smb4k.tmp or (2) sudoers temporary files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2851?: smb4k 0.4 and other versions before 0.6.3 allows local users to read sensitive files via a symlink attack on the (1) smb4k.tmp or (2) sudoers temporary files.
How severe is CVE-2005-2851?: CVE-2005-2851 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2005-2851 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2851?: CVE-2005-2851 primarily affects Smb4k. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2851?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2851 published?: CVE-2005-2851 was published on 2005-09-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:smb4k:smb4k:0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:smb4k:smb4k:0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:smb4k:smb4k:0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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