CVE-2005-0069

Name: CVE-2005-0069
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-01-13T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.36%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-0069 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The (1) tcltags or (2) vimspell.sh scripts in vim 6.3 allow local users to overwrite or create arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The (1) tcltags or (2) vimspell.sh scripts in vim 6.3 allow local users to overwrite or create arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.36%

27.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vim Development Group	Vim	6.3.011
Vim Development Group	Vim	6.3.025
Vim Development Group	Vim	6.3.030
Vim Development Group	Vim	6.3.044

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110608387001863&w=2
http://secunia.com/advisories/13841/Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1012938
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-036.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-122.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.fedora.us/show_bug.cgi?id=2343Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18870
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9402
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110608387001863&w=2
http://secunia.com/advisories/13841/Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1012938
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-036.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-122.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.fedora.us/show_bug.cgi?id=2343Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18870
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9402

Timeline

Published: Jan 13, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-0069?

The (1) tcltags or (2) vimspell.sh scripts in vim 6.3 allow local users to overwrite or create arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.

How severe is CVE-2005-0069?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-0069 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0069?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2005-0069?

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Source: NVD / NIST