CVE-2005-1855: Backup Manager (backup-manager) before 0.5.8 creates backup files with world-readable default permissions, whi

Routine

LOW 2.1WATCHLISTDOWNGRADEMITIGATE

CVE-2005-1855 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting backup manager, debian linux. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Backup Manager (backup-manager) before 0.5.8 creates backup files with world-readable default permissions, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information.

Why this priority

On your watchlist

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.1 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 70%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-08-30
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Debian GNU/Linux · Vendor: debian · sukria

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-08-30 11:45 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:13 UTCUpdated Record last modified

sukria backup manager DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.5.6 · 0.5.7

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.5.6

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy backup-manager || rpm -q backup-manager || backup-manager --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.5.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison backup-manager sudo apt install backup-manager=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.5.6> sudo apt-mark hold backup-manager

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

dnf --showduplicates list backup-manager sudo dnf downgrade backup-manager-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.5.6> sudo dnf versionlock add backup-manager

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.

debian debian linux MITIGATE

Affected: 3.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.1

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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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-2005-1855?

backup manager: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; debian linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-1855 being exploited?

CVE-2005-1855 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-2005-1855 affect?

CVE-2005-1855 affects backup manager, debian linux. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). Backup Manager (backup-manager) before 0.5.8 creates backup files with world-readable default permissions, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information.

How urgent is CVE-2005-1855?

Priority 20/100. On your watchlist

Software pages

Debian vulnerabilities

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