CVE-2005-0118: helvis 1.8h2_1 and earlier stores recovery files in world readable directories with world readable permissions

Q: How do I fix CVE-2005-0118?

helvis: upgrade to newer than 1.8h2_1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2005-0118 being exploited?

CVE-2005-0118 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2005-0118 affect?

CVE-2005-0118 affects helvis. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). helvis 1.8h2_1 and earlier stores recovery files in world readable directories with world readable permissions, which allows local users to read the recovered files of other users.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2005-0118?

Priority 14/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

LOW 2.1UPGRADE

CVE-2005-0118 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting helvis. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

helvis 1.8h2_1 and earlier stores recovery files in world readable directories with world readable permissions, which allows local users to read the recovered files of other users.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.1 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 75%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-05-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: helvis

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-05-02 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

helvis helvis UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.8h2_1

Fixed in: newer than 1.8h2_1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy helvis || rpm -q helvis || helvis --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.8h2_1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade helvis

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade helvis

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2005-0118?

helvis: upgrade to newer than 1.8h2_1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-0118 being exploited?

CVE-2005-0118 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2005-0118 affect?

CVE-2005-0118 affects helvis. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). helvis 1.8h2_1 and earlier stores recovery files in world readable directories with world readable permissions, which allows local users to read the recovered files of other users.

How urgent is CVE-2005-0118?

Priority 14/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

CVE-2005-0119 LOW 2.1 UPGRADE helvis 1.8h2_1 and earlier allows local users to recover and read the files of other users via the elvrec setu

References

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