How severe is CVE-2005-4791?

CVE-2005-4791 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2005-4791 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-4791?

CVE-2005-4791 affects Novell Suse Linux. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4791?

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

When was CVE-2005-4791 published?

CVE-2005-4791 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-4791

CVE-2005-4791 is a low-severity vulnerability in Novell Suse Linux 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% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Novell Suse Linux
Published: 2005-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple untrusted search path vulnerabilities in SUSE Linux 10.0 cause the working directory to be added to LD_LIBRARY_PATH, which might allow local users to execute arbitrary code via (1) liferea or (2) banshee.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4791?: Multiple untrusted search path vulnerabilities in SUSE Linux 10.0 cause the working directory to be added to LD_LIBRARY_PATH, which might allow local users to execute arbitrary code via (1) liferea or (2) banshee.
How severe is CVE-2005-4791?: CVE-2005-4791 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2005-4791 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-4791?: CVE-2005-4791 affects Novell Suse Linux. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4791?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-4791 published?: CVE-2005-4791 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:novell:suse_linux:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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