How severe is CVE-2005-4069?

CVE-2005-4069 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-4069 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-4069?

CVE-2005-4069 affects Sunncomm Mediamax Drm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4069?

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

When was CVE-2005-4069 published?

CVE-2005-4069 was published on 2005-12-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-4069

CVE-2005-4069 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sunncomm Mediamax Drm 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Sunncomm Mediamax Drm
Published: 2005-12-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

SunnComm MediaMax DRM 5.0.21.0, as used by Sony BMG, assigns insecure Everyone/Full Control permissions to the "SunnComm Shared" directory, which allows local users to gain privileges by modifying programs installed in that directory, such as MMX.exe.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4069?: SunnComm MediaMax DRM 5.0.21.0, as used by Sony BMG, assigns insecure Everyone/Full Control permissions to the "SunnComm Shared" directory, which allows local users to gain privileges by modifying programs installed in that directory, such as MMX.exe.
How severe is CVE-2005-4069?: CVE-2005-4069 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-4069 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-4069?: CVE-2005-4069 affects Sunncomm Mediamax Drm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4069?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-4069 published?: CVE-2005-4069 was published on 2005-12-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sunncomm:mediamax_drm:5.0.21.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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