CVE-2005-1841

Name: CVE-2005-1841
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-07-07T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.74%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-1841 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The control for Adobe Reader 5.0.9 and 5.0.10 on Linux, Solaris, HP-UX, and AIX creates temporary files with the permissions as specified in a user's umask, which could allow local users to read PDF documents of that user if the umask allows it.. EPSS estimates a 0.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The control for Adobe Reader 5.0.9 and 5.0.10 on Linux, Solaris, HP-UX, and AIX creates temporary files with the permissions as specified in a user's umask, which could allow local users to read PDF documents of that user if the umask allows it.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.74%

49.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	5.0.9
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	5.0.10

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/14457Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2005-6/advisory/Vendor Advisory
http://www.adobe.com/support/techdocs/329121.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-575.html
http://secunia.com/advisories/14457Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2005-6/advisory/Vendor Advisory
http://www.adobe.com/support/techdocs/329121.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-575.html

Timeline

Published: Jul 7, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-1841?

How severe is CVE-2005-1841?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-1841 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1841?

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