CVE-2005-1915

NONECVSS 0.0

0.0

The log4sh_readProperties function in log4sh 1.2.5 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on predictable log4sh.$$ filenames.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 27.0%
KEV: Not listed

Published

September 2, 2005

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (14)

secalert@redhathttp://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2005-q3/0001.html
secalert@redhathttp://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=94069
secalert@redhathttp://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2005-July/034873.html
secalert@redhathttp://secunia.com/advisories/15899
secalert@redhathttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14140
secalert@redhathttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/0957
secalert@redhathttp://www.zataz.net/adviso/log4sh-06092005.txt
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2005-q3/0001.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=94069
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2005-July/034873.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/15899
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14140
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/0957
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.zataz.net/adviso/log4sh-06092005.txt

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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2005-1915?

CVE-2005-1915 is a none vulnerability published on September 2, 2005. The log4sh_readProperties function in log4sh 1.2.5 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on predictable log4sh.$$ filenames.

When was CVE-2005-1915 disclosed?

CVE-2005-1915 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on September 2, 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-2005-1915 actively exploited?

CVE-2005-1915 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 27.0% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2005-1915?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2005-1915, 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-2005-1915

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