CVE-2005-4803

CVE-2005-4803 is a low-severity vulnerability in Graphviz with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

graphviz before 2.2.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files. NOTE: this issue was originally associated with a different CVE identifier, CVE-2005-2965, which had been used for multiple different issues. This is the correct identifier.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4803?
graphviz before 2.2.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files. NOTE: this issue was originally associated with a different CVE identifier, CVE-2005-2965, which had been used for multiple different issues. This is the correct identifier.
How severe is CVE-2005-4803?
CVE-2005-4803 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2005-4803 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-2005-4803?
CVE-2005-4803 primarily affects Graphviz. In total, 26 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4803?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-4803 published?
CVE-2005-4803 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (26)

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