CVE-2005-1066

Name: CVE-2005-1066
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-05-02T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.30%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-1066 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Race condition in rpdump in Pine 4.62 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Race condition in rpdump in Pine 4.62 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.30%

21.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
University Of Washington	Pine	4.62

References

http://msgs.securepoint.com/cgi-bin/get/bugtraq0504/126.htmlVendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/14899Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/15456
http://msgs.securepoint.com/cgi-bin/get/bugtraq0504/126.htmlVendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/14899Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/15456

Timeline

Published: May 2, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-1066?

Race condition in rpdump in Pine 4.62 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

How severe is CVE-2005-1066?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-1066 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1066?

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-2005-1066?

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Source: NVD / NIST