CVE-2005-1151

UnknownEPSS 0.36%

Last modified

CVE-2005-1151 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. qpopper 4.0.5 and earlier does not properly drop privileges before processing certain user-supplied files, which allows local users to overwrite or create arbitrary files as root.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

qpopper 4.0.5 and earlier does not properly drop privileges before processing certain user-supplied files, which allows local users to overwrite or create arbitrary files as root.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.36%

27.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
DebianQpopper<= 4.0.4
DebianQpopper4.0.5

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-1151?
qpopper 4.0.5 and earlier does not properly drop privileges before processing certain user-supplied files, which allows local users to overwrite or create arbitrary files as root.
How severe is CVE-2005-1151?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-1151 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1151?
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