CVE-2005-1859: Unknown vulnerability in arshell in the Array Service (arrayd) for SGI ProPack 3 with SP 5 and 6, and SGI ProP

Routine

HIGH 7.2DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-1859 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting propack. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Unknown vulnerability in arshell in the Array Service (arrayd) for SGI ProPack 3 with SP 5 and 6, and SGI ProPack 4, allows local users to execute arbitrary shells as root on other hosts in the cluster or array.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 75%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-07-12
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Silicon Graphics (SGI) · Vendor: sgi

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-07-12 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:13 UTCUpdated Record last modified

sgi propack DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.0 sp5 · 3.0 sp6 · 4.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison propack sudo apt install propack=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo apt-mark hold propack

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

dnf --showduplicates list propack sudo dnf downgrade propack-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo dnf versionlock add propack

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-2005-1859?

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

Is CVE-2005-1859 being exploited?

CVE-2005-1859 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-2005-1859 affect?

CVE-2005-1859 affects propack. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). Unknown vulnerability in arshell in the Array Service (arrayd) for SGI ProPack 3 with SP 5 and 6, and SGI ProPack 4, allows local users to execute arbitrary shells as root on other hosts in the cluster or array.

How urgent is CVE-2005-1859?

Priority 32/100. High severity

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