CVE-2005-4536

CVE-2005-4536 is a low-severity vulnerability in Debian Libmail-audit-perl with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Mail::Audit module in libmail-audit-perl 2.1-5, when logging is enabled without a default log file specified, uses predictable log filenames, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the [PID]-audit.log temporary file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4536?
Mail::Audit module in libmail-audit-perl 2.1-5, when logging is enabled without a default log file specified, uses predictable log filenames, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the [PID]-audit.log temporary file.
How severe is CVE-2005-4536?
CVE-2005-4536 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2005-4536 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-4536?
CVE-2005-4536 affects Debian Libmail-audit-perl. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4536?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-4536 published?
CVE-2005-4536 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)