How severe is CVE-2005-4683?

CVE-2005-4683 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2005-4683 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-4683?

CVE-2005-4683 affects Padl Software Migrationtools. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4683?

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

When was CVE-2005-4683 published?

CVE-2005-4683 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-4683

CVE-2005-4683 is a low-severity vulnerability in Padl Software Migrationtools 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

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Padl Software Migrationtools
Published: 2005-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

PADL MigrationTools 46, when a failure occurs, stores contents of /etc/shadow in a world-readable /tmp/nis.$$.ldif file, and possibly other sensitive information in other temporary files, which are not properly managed by (1) migrate_all_online.sh, (2) migrate_all_offline.sh, (3) migrate_all_netinfo_online.sh, (4) migrate_all_netinfo_offline.sh, (5) migrate_all_nis_online.sh, (6) migrate_all_nis_offline.sh, (7) migrate_all_nisplus_online.sh, and (8) migrate_all_nisplus_offline.sh.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4683?: PADL MigrationTools 46, when a failure occurs, stores contents of /etc/shadow in a world-readable /tmp/nis.$$.ldif file, and possibly other sensitive information in other temporary files, which are not properly managed by (1) migrate_all_online.sh, (2) migrate_all_offline.sh, (3) migrate_all_netinfo_online.sh, (4) migrate_all_netinfo_offline.sh, (5) migrate_all_nis_online.sh, (6) migrate_all_nis_offline.sh, (7) migrate_all_nisplus_online.sh, and (8) migrate_all_nisplus_offline.sh.
How severe is CVE-2005-4683?: CVE-2005-4683 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2005-4683 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-4683?: CVE-2005-4683 affects Padl Software Migrationtools. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4683?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-4683 published?: CVE-2005-4683 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:padl_software:migrationtools:46:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

More vulnerabilities in Padl Software Migrationtools

CVE-2006-0512 — Low (CVSS 2.1): PADL MigrationTools 46 creates temporary files insecurely, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a…

All CVEs affecting Padl Software Migrationtools →