CVE-2005-4797

Name: CVE-2005-4797
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 29.18%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-4797 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in printd line printer daemon (lpd) in Solaris 7 through 10 allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via ".." sequences in an "Unlink data file" command.. EPSS estimates a 29.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in printd line printer daemon (lpd) in Solaris 7 through 10 allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via ".." sequences in an "Unlink data file" command.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

29.18%

97.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sun	Solaris	7.0
Sun	Solaris	8.0
Sun	Solaris	9.0
Sun	Solaris	10.0
Sun	Sunos	5.7
Sun	Sunos	5.8

References

http://downloads.securityfocus.com/vulnerabilities/exploits/solaris_lpd_unlink.pmExploit
http://secunia.com/advisories/16367Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1014635Patch
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-101842-1Patch
http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/p-280.shtmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/18650
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14510Exploit, Patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/1342
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/21773
http://downloads.securityfocus.com/vulnerabilities/exploits/solaris_lpd_unlink.pmExploit
http://secunia.com/advisories/16367Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1014635Patch
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-101842-1Patch
http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/p-280.shtmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/18650
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14510Exploit, Patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/1342
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/21773

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-4797?

Directory traversal vulnerability in printd line printer daemon (lpd) in Solaris 7 through 10 allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via ".." sequences in an "Unlink data file" command.

How severe is CVE-2005-4797?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-4797 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 29.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4797?

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-2005-4797?

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Source: NVD / NIST