CVE-2005-3331

Name: CVE-2005-3331
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-10-27T10:02:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.34%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-3331 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. viewpatch in mgdiff 1.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

viewpatch in mgdiff 1.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.34%

26.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Rogers Software Source	Mgdiff Patch Viewer	1.0

References

http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=335188Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/17299Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15180
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/22846
http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=335188Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/17299Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15180
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/22846

Timeline

Published: Oct 27, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-3331?

viewpatch in mgdiff 1.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.

How severe is CVE-2005-3331?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-3331 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3331?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2005-3331?

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Source: NVD / NIST