CVE-2005-1918

Name: CVE-2005-1918
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.86%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-1918 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The original patch for a GNU tar directory traversal vulnerability (CVE-2002-0399) in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 and 2.1 uses an "incorrect optimization" that allows user-assisted attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a crafted tar file, probably involving "/../" sequences with a leading "/".. EPSS estimates a 2.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The original patch for a GNU tar directory traversal vulnerability (CVE-2002-0399) in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 and 2.1 uses an "incorrect optimization" that allows user-assisted attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a crafted tar file, probably involving "/../" sequences with a leading "/".

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.86%

85.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gnu	Tar	1.13.25
Redhat	Enterprise Linux	2.1
Redhat	Enterprise Linux	3.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Desktop	3.0
Redhat	Linux Advanced Workstation	2.1

References

ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20060301-01.U.asc
http://secunia.com/advisories/18988Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/19130Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/19183Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/20397Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1015655Patch
http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2006-110.htm
http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006_05_sr.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0195.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/430297/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5834Patch
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=140589
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9946
ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20060301-01.U.asc
http://secunia.com/advisories/18988Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/19130Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/19183Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/20397Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1015655Patch
http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2006-110.htm
http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006_05_sr.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0195.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/430297/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5834Patch
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=140589
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9946

Timeline

Published: Dec 31, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-1918?

How severe is CVE-2005-1918?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-1918 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1918?

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