CVE-2005-1916

MEDIUMNVD 5.5

5.5

linki.py in ekg 2005-06-05 and earlier allows local users to overwrite or create arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.

CVSS v3: 5.5
EG Score: —
EPSS: 13.3%
KEV: Not listed

Published

July 6, 2005

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (8)

secalert@redhathttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112060146011122&w=2
secalert@redhathttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112198499417250&w=2
secalert@redhathttp://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-760
secalert@redhathttp://www.zataz.net/adviso/ekg-06062005.txt
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112060146011122&w=2
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112198499417250&w=2
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-760
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.zataz.net/adviso/ekg-06062005.txt

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Frequently asked(5)

What is CVE-2005-1916?

CVE-2005-1916 is a medium vulnerability published on July 6, 2005. linki.py in ekg 2005-06-05 and earlier allows local users to overwrite or create arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.

When was CVE-2005-1916 disclosed?

CVE-2005-1916 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on July 6, 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-2005-1916 actively exploited?

CVE-2005-1916 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 13.3% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2005-1916?

CVE-2005-1916 has a CVSS v3 base score of 5.5 (NVD).

How do I remediate CVE-2005-1916?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2005-1916, 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-2005-1916

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