CVE-2005-1751

Name: CVE-2005-1751
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-05-25T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.39%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-1751 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Race condition in shtool 2.0.1 and earlier allows local users to create or modify arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the .shtool.$$ temporary file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-1759.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Race condition in shtool 2.0.1 and earlier allows local users to create or modify arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the .shtool.$$ temporary file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-1759.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.39%

30.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Shtool	Shtool	<= 2.0.1

References

Timeline

Published: May 25, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-1751?

Race condition in shtool 2.0.1 and earlier allows local users to create or modify arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the .shtool.$$ temporary file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-1759.

How severe is CVE-2005-1751?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-1751 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1751?

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Source: NVD / NIST