CVE-2005-0161

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in unace 1.2b allow attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via an ACE archive containing (1) ../ sequences or (2) absolute pathnames.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 64.2%
KEV: Not listed

Published

February 22, 2005

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (8)

cve@mitrehttp://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2005-February/031908.html
cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/14359
cve@mitrehttp://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_16_sr.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12628
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2005-February/031908.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/14359
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_16_sr.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12628

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Publicly available exploits

(1 reference)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-25150✓ verified
First seen Feb 23, 2005
Winace UnAce 1.x - ACE Archive Directory Traversal
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2005-0161?

CVE-2005-0161 is a none vulnerability published on February 22, 2005. Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in unace 1.2b allow attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via an ACE archive containing (1) ../ sequences or (2) absolute pathnames.

When was CVE-2005-0161 disclosed?

CVE-2005-0161 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on February 22, 2005, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2005-0161 actively exploited?

CVE-2005-0161 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 64.2% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2005-0161?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2005-0161, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2005-0161

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