CVE-2005-1229

Name: CVE-2005-1229
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-05-02T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.88%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-1229 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in cpio 2.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary directories via a .. (dot dot) in a cpio file.. EPSS estimates a 1.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in cpio 2.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary directories via a .. (dot dot) in a cpio file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.88%

76.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gnu	Cpio	<= 2.6

References

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-1229?

Directory traversal vulnerability in cpio 2.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary directories via a .. (dot dot) in a cpio file.

How severe is CVE-2005-1229?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-1229 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1229?

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-2005-1229?

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Source: NVD / NIST