CVE-2005-1064

Name: CVE-2005-1064
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-04-10T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.36%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-1064 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The copy_symlink function in rsnapshot 1.2.0 and 1.1.x before 1.1.7 changes the ownership of files that a symlink points to rather than the symlink itself, which allows local users to obtain access to arbitrary files.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The copy_symlink function in rsnapshot 1.2.0 and 1.1.x before 1.1.7 changes the ownership of files that a symlink points to rather than the symlink itself, which allows local users to obtain access to arbitrary files.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.36%

27.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Rsnapshot	Filesystem Snapshot Utility	1.0.10
Rsnapshot	Filesystem Snapshot Utility	1.1
Rsnapshot	Filesystem Snapshot Utility	1.1.1
Rsnapshot	Filesystem Snapshot Utility	1.1.2
Rsnapshot	Filesystem Snapshot Utility	1.1.3
Rsnapshot	Filesystem Snapshot Utility	1.1.4
Rsnapshot	Filesystem Snapshot Utility	1.1.5
Rsnapshot	Filesystem Snapshot Utility	1.1.6
Rsnapshot	Filesystem Snapshot Utility	1.2

References

http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=111317179531000&w=2
http://secunia.com/advisories/14878Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1013674Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200504-12.xmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/15420
http://www.rsnapshot.org/security/2005/001.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=111317179531000&w=2
http://secunia.com/advisories/14878Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1013674Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200504-12.xmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/15420
http://www.rsnapshot.org/security/2005/001.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 10, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-1064?

How severe is CVE-2005-1064?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-1064 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1064?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST