CVE-2005-3343

CVE-2005-3343 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Tkdiff 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

tkdiff before 4.1.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3343?
tkdiff before 4.1.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.
How severe is CVE-2005-3343?
CVE-2005-3343 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-3343 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-3343?
CVE-2005-3343 primarily affects Tkdiff. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3343?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-3343 published?
CVE-2005-3343 was published on 2005-12-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)