CVE-2005-2809

Name: CVE-2005-2809
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-09-07T18:03:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.34%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-2809 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. silc daemon (silcd.c) in Secure Internet Live Conferencing (SILC) 1.0 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the silcd.[PID].stats temporary file.. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

silc daemon (silcd.c) in Secure Internet Live Conferencing (SILC) 1.0 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the silcd.[PID].stats temporary file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.34%

26.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Silc	Secure Internet Live Conferencing	0.9.11
Silc	Secure Internet Live Conferencing	0.9.12
Silc	Secure Internet Live Conferencing	0.9.13
Silc	Secure Internet Live Conferencing	0.9.14
Silc	Secure Internet Live Conferencing	0.9.15
Silc	Secure Internet Live Conferencing	0.9.16
Silc	Secure Internet Live Conferencing	0.9.17
Silc	Secure Internet Live Conferencing	0.9.18
Silc	Secure Internet Live Conferencing	0.9.19
Silc	Secure Internet Live Conferencing	0.9.20
Silc	Secure Internet Live Conferencing	0.9.21
Silc	Secure Internet Live Conferencing	1.0

References

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-2809?

silc daemon (silcd.c) in Secure Internet Live Conferencing (SILC) 1.0 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the silcd.[PID].stats temporary file.

How severe is CVE-2005-2809?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-2809 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2809?

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