CVE-2005-1064: The copy_symlink function in rsnapshot 1.2.0 and 1.1.x before 1.1.7 changes the ownership of files that a syml

Routine

MEDIUM 4.6DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-1064 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.6) affecting filesystem snapshot utility. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The copy_symlink function in rsnapshot 1.2.0 and 1.1.x before 1.1.7 changes the ownership of files that a symlink points to rather than the symlink itself, which allows local users to obtain access to arbitrary files.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.6 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 70%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-04-10
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: rsnapshot

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-04-10 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:12 UTCUpdated Record last modified

rsnapshot filesystem snapshot utility DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0.10 · 1.1 · 1.1.1 · 1.1.2 · 1.1.3 · 1.1.4 · 1.1.5 · 1.1.6

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.10

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy filesystem-snapshot-utility || rpm -q filesystem-snapshot-utility || filesystem-snapshot-utility --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.10 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison filesystem-snapshot-utility sudo apt install filesystem-snapshot-utility=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.10> sudo apt-mark hold filesystem-snapshot-utility

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list filesystem-snapshot-utility sudo dnf downgrade filesystem-snapshot-utility-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.10> sudo dnf versionlock add filesystem-snapshot-utility

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2005-1064?

filesystem snapshot utility: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-1064 being exploited?

CVE-2005-1064 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-2005-1064 affect?

CVE-2005-1064 affects filesystem snapshot utility. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.6). The copy_symlink function in rsnapshot 1.2.0 and 1.1.x before 1.1.7 changes the ownership of files that a symlink points to rather than the symlink itself, which allows local users to obtain access to arbitrary files.

How urgent is CVE-2005-1064?

Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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