CVE-2005-2851

NONECVSS 0.0

0.0

smb4k 0.4 and other versions before 0.6.3 allows local users to read sensitive files via a symlink attack on the (1) smb4k.tmp or (2) sudoers temporary files.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 23.3%
KEV: Not listed

Published

September 8, 2005

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (12)

cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/16724
cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/17636
cve@mitrehttp://smb4k.berlios.de/
cve@mitrehttp://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200511-15.xml
cve@mitrehttp://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:157
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14756
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/16724
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/17636
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://smb4k.berlios.de/
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200511-15.xml
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:157
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14756

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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2005-2851?

CVE-2005-2851 is a none vulnerability published on September 8, 2005. smb4k 0.4 and other versions before 0.6.3 allows local users to read sensitive files via a symlink attack on the (1) smb4k.tmp or (2) sudoers temporary files.

When was CVE-2005-2851 disclosed?

CVE-2005-2851 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on September 8, 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-2005-2851 actively exploited?

CVE-2005-2851 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 23.3% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2005-2851?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2005-2851, 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-2005-2851

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