CVE-2005-0866: cdrecord before 4:2.0, when DEBUG is enabled, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink at

Q: How do I fix CVE-2005-0866?

cdrecord: upgrade to newer than 2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2005-0866 being exploited?

CVE-2005-0866 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-2005-0866 affect?

CVE-2005-0866 affects cdrecord. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). cdrecord before 4:2.0, when DEBUG is enabled, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2005-0866?

Priority 13/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

LOW 2.1UPGRADE

CVE-2005-0866 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting cdrecord. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

cdrecord before 4:2.0, when DEBUG is enabled, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.

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 76%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-05-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: cdrtools

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 22:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

cdrtools cdrecord UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.0

Fixed in: newer than 2.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade cdrecord

Note

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

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2005-0866?

cdrecord: upgrade to newer than 2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-0866 being exploited?

CVE-2005-0866 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-2005-0866 affect?

CVE-2005-0866 affects cdrecord. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). cdrecord before 4:2.0, when DEBUG is enabled, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.

How urgent is CVE-2005-0866?

Priority 13/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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