CVE-2005-3546

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

suid.cgi scripts in F-Secure (1) Internet Gatekeeper for Linux before 2.15.484 and (2) Anti-Virus Linux Gateway before 2.16 are installed SUID with world-executable permissions, which allows local users to gain privilege.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 53.8%
KEV: Not listed

Published

November 16, 2005

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (48)

cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/17467
cve@mitrehttp://securitytracker.com/id?1015159
cve@mitrehttp://securitytracker.com/id?1015160
cve@mitrehttp://www.f-secure.com/security/fsc-2005-3.shtml
cve@mitrehttp://www.osvdb.org/20513
cve@mitrehttp://www.osvdb.org/20537
cve@mitrehttp://www.osvdb.org/20538
cve@mitrehttp://www.osvdb.org/20539
cve@mitrehttp://www.osvdb.org/20540
cve@mitrehttp://www.osvdb.org/20541
cve@mitrehttp://www.osvdb.org/20542
cve@mitrehttp://www.osvdb.org/20543
cve@mitrehttp://www.osvdb.org/20544
cve@mitrehttp://www.osvdb.org/20545
cve@mitrehttp://www.osvdb.org/20546

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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-1297✓ verified
First seen Nov 7, 2005
F-Secure Internet GateKeeper for Linux < 2.15.484 / Gateway < 2.16 - Local Privilege Escalation
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2005-3546?

CVE-2005-3546 is a none vulnerability published on November 16, 2005. suid.cgi scripts in F-Secure (1) Internet Gatekeeper for Linux before 2.15.484 and (2) Anti-Virus Linux Gateway before 2.16 are installed SUID with world-executable permissions, which allows local users to gain privilege.

When was CVE-2005-3546 disclosed?

CVE-2005-3546 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on November 16, 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-2005-3546 actively exploited?

CVE-2005-3546 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 53.8% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2005-3546?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2005-3546, 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-2005-3546

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