CVE-2005-2619

Name: CVE-2005-2619
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.29%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-2619 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in kvarcve.dll in Autonomy (formerly Verity) KeyView SDK before 9.2.0, as used in Lotus Notes 6.5.4 and 7.0, allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via a (1) ZIP, (2) UUE or (3) TAR archive that contains a .. (dot dot) in the filename, which is not properly handled when generating a preview.. EPSS estimates a 3.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in kvarcve.dll in Autonomy (formerly Verity) KeyView SDK before 9.2.0, as used in Lotus Notes 6.5.4 and 7.0, allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via a (1) ZIP, (2) UUE or (3) TAR archive that contains a .. (dot dot) in the filename, which is not properly handled when generating a preview.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.29%

86.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Autonomy	Keyview Export Sdk	All versions
Autonomy	Keyview Filter Sdk	All versions
Autonomy	Keyview Viewer Sdk	All versions
Ibm	Lotus Notes	6.0.1
Ibm	Lotus Notes	6.0.2
Ibm	Lotus Notes	6.0.3
Ibm	Lotus Notes	6.0.4
Ibm	Lotus Notes	6.0.5
Ibm	Lotus Notes	6.5
Ibm	Lotus Notes	6.5.1
Ibm	Lotus Notes	6.5.2
Ibm	Lotus Notes	6.5.3
Ibm	Lotus Notes	6.5.4
Ibm	Lotus Notes	7.0

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/16100Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/16280Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2005-30/advisory/Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2005-66/advisory/Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1015657Patch
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=475&uid=swg21229918Patch
http://www.osvdb.org/23066Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/424717/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16576
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0500
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24637
http://secunia.com/advisories/16100Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/16280Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2005-30/advisory/Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2005-66/advisory/Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1015657Patch
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=475&uid=swg21229918Patch
http://www.osvdb.org/23066Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/424717/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16576
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0500
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24637

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-2619?

How severe is CVE-2005-2619?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-2619 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2619?

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