CVE-2005-1846: Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in YaMT before 0.5_2 allow attackers to overwrite arbitrary files

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-1846 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting yamt. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in YaMT before 0.5_2 allow attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via the (1) rename or (2) sort options.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.2% (top 31%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-01-20
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): FreeBSD · Vendor: yamt

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-01-20 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:13 UTCUpdated Record last modified

yamt yamt DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.5.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.5.2

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.5.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison yamt sudo apt install yamt=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.5.2> sudo apt-mark hold yamt

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

dnf --showduplicates list yamt sudo dnf downgrade yamt-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.5.2> sudo dnf versionlock add yamt

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.

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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-2005-1846?

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

Is CVE-2005-1846 being exploited?

CVE-2005-1846 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-2005-1846 affect?

CVE-2005-1846 affects yamt. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in YaMT before 0.5_2 allow attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via the (1) rename or (2) sort options.

How urgent is CVE-2005-1846?

Priority 40/100. Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2005-1847 HIGH 7.5 UPGRADE Multiple buffer overflows in YaMT before 0.5_2 allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via the (1) rename or
CVE-2004-1302 HIGH 10.0 DOWNGRADE The id3tag_sort function in id3tag.c for YAMT 0.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via an

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