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CVE-2005-2693

cvsbug in CVS 1.12.12 and earlier creates temporary files insecurely, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files and execute arbitrary code via a symlink attack.

  • Published: Aug 26, 2005
  • Updated: Nov 9, 2025
  • CVE: CVE-2005-2693
  • Severity: Low
  • Exploit:

CVSS v2:

  • Severity: Low
  • Score: 4.6
  • AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

No CWE or OWASP classifications available.

Software From Fixed in
cvs / cvs 1.12.12 1.12.12.x