CVE-2005-4534

CVE-2005-4534 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mozilla Bugzilla with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

The shadow database feature (syncshadowdb) in Bugzilla 2.9 through 2.16.10 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4534?
The shadow database feature (syncshadowdb) in Bugzilla 2.9 through 2.16.10 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.
How severe is CVE-2005-4534?
CVE-2005-4534 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-4534 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-4534?
CVE-2005-4534 primarily affects Mozilla Bugzilla. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4534?
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-2005-4534 published?
CVE-2005-4534 was published on 2005-12-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (20)

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