CVE-2005-3321

CVE-2005-3321 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Novell Suse Linux 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

chkstat in SuSE Linux 9.0 through 10.0 allows local users to modify permissions of files by creating a hardlink to a file from a world-writable directory, which can cause the link count to drop to 1 when the file is deleted or replaced, which is then modified by chkstat to use weaker permissions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3321?
chkstat in SuSE Linux 9.0 through 10.0 allows local users to modify permissions of files by creating a hardlink to a file from a world-writable directory, which can cause the link count to drop to 1 when the file is deleted or replaced, which is then modified by chkstat to use weaker permissions.
How severe is CVE-2005-3321?
CVE-2005-3321 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-3321 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-3321?
CVE-2005-3321 primarily affects Novell Suse Linux. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3321?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-3321 published?
CVE-2005-3321 was published on 2005-10-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (9)

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