How severe is CVE-2005-3546?

CVE-2005-3546 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-3546 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-3546?

CVE-2005-3546 primarily affects F-secure F-secure Anti-virus. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3546?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2005-3546 published?

CVE-2005-3546 was published on 2005-11-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-3546

CVE-2005-3546 is a high-severity vulnerability in F-secure F-secure Anti-virus with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: F-secure F-secure Anti-virus
Published: 2005-11-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

suid.cgi scripts in F-Secure (1) Internet Gatekeeper for Linux before 2.15.484 and (2) Anti-Virus Linux Gateway before 2.16 are installed SUID with world-executable permissions, which allows local users to gain privilege.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3546?: suid.cgi scripts in F-Secure (1) Internet Gatekeeper for Linux before 2.15.484 and (2) Anti-Virus Linux Gateway before 2.16 are installed SUID with world-executable permissions, which allows local users to gain privilege.
How severe is CVE-2005-3546?: CVE-2005-3546 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-3546 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-3546?: CVE-2005-3546 primarily affects F-secure F-secure Anti-virus. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3546?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2005-3546 published?: CVE-2005-3546 was published on 2005-11-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:f-secure:f-secure_anti-virus:*:*:linux_gateways:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f-secure:internet_gatekeeper:*:*:linux:*:*:*:*:*

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