CVE-2005-2945

CVE-2005-2945 is a low-severity vulnerability in Arc 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

arc 5.21j and earlier create temporary files with world-readable permissions, which allows local users to read sensitive information from files created by (1) arc (arc.c) or (2) marc (marc.c).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2945?
arc 5.21j and earlier create temporary files with world-readable permissions, which allows local users to read sensitive information from files created by (1) arc (arc.c) or (2) marc (marc.c).
How severe is CVE-2005-2945?
CVE-2005-2945 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2005-2945 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-2005-2945?
CVE-2005-2945 affects Arc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2945?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2945 published?
CVE-2005-2945 was published on 2005-09-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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