CVE-2005-2944

CVE-2005-2944 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Brent Ely Gnome Workstation Command Center 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

Description

The perform_file_save function in GNOME Workstation Command Center (gwcc) 0.9.6 and earlier allows local users to create and overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the gwcc_out.txt temporary file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2944?
The perform_file_save function in GNOME Workstation Command Center (gwcc) 0.9.6 and earlier allows local users to create and overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the gwcc_out.txt temporary file.
How severe is CVE-2005-2944?
CVE-2005-2944 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-2944 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2944?
CVE-2005-2944 primarily affects Brent Ely Gnome Workstation Command Center. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2944?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2944 published?
CVE-2005-2944 was published on 2005-09-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)