How severe is CVE-2005-2992?

CVE-2005-2992 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2005-2992 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-2005-2992?

CVE-2005-2992 affects Arc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2992?

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

When was CVE-2005-2992 published?

CVE-2005-2992 was published on 2005-10-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2992

CVE-2005-2992 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

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Arc
Published: 2005-10-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

arc 5.21j and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files, a different type of vulnerability than CVE-2005-2945.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2992?: arc 5.21j and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files, a different type of vulnerability than CVE-2005-2945.
How severe is CVE-2005-2992?: CVE-2005-2992 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2005-2992 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-2005-2992?: CVE-2005-2992 affects Arc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2992?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2992 published?: CVE-2005-2992 was published on 2005-10-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:arc:arc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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