CVE-2005-4803

Name: CVE-2005-4803
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.37%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-4803 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. graphviz before 2.2.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files. NOTE: this issue was originally associated with a different CVE identifier, CVE-2005-2965, which had been used for multiple different issues. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

graphviz before 2.2.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files. NOTE: this issue was originally associated with a different CVE identifier, CVE-2005-2965, which had been used for multiple different issues. This is the correct identifier.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.37%

28.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Graphviz	Graphviz	<= 2.2
Graphviz	Graphviz	1.5.1
Graphviz	Graphviz	1.5.2
Graphviz	Graphviz	1.5.3
Graphviz	Graphviz	1.7.5.1
Graphviz	Graphviz	1.7.5.2
Graphviz	Graphviz	1.7.5.3
Graphviz	Graphviz	1.7.5.4
Graphviz	Graphviz	1.7.5.5
Graphviz	Graphviz	1.7.5.6
Graphviz	Graphviz	1.7.5.7
Graphviz	Graphviz	1.7.5_0.1
Graphviz	Graphviz	1.7.5_0.2
Graphviz	Graphviz	1.7.5_0.3
Graphviz	Graphviz	1.7.16.1
Graphviz	Graphviz	1.7.16.2
Graphviz	Graphviz	1.8.5.1
Graphviz	Graphviz	1.8.5.2
Graphviz	Graphviz	1.8.9.1
Graphviz	Graphviz	1.10_2003-09-15_0415_1
Graphviz	Graphviz	1.10_2003-09-15_0415_2
Graphviz	Graphviz	1.12.1
Graphviz	Graphviz	1.12.2
Graphviz	Graphviz	1.12.3
Graphviz	Graphviz	1.14.1
Graphviz	Graphviz	1.16.1

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/17121Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/17125Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/17207Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-857Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:188Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15050Patch
https://usn.ubuntu.com/208-1/
http://secunia.com/advisories/17121Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/17125Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/17207Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-857Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:188Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15050Patch
https://usn.ubuntu.com/208-1/

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-4803?

How severe is CVE-2005-4803?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-4803 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4803?

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