PatchTheCVECVE-2005-1879: LutelWall 0.97 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary
CVE-2005-1879 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting lutelwall. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
LutelWall 0.97 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file created by a system call to wget.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 67%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-59 |
| Published | 2005-06-09 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2005-1879?
lutelwall: upgrade to 0.98. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2005-1879 being exploited?
CVE-2005-1879 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-2005-1879 affect?
CVE-2005-1879 affects lutelwall. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). LutelWall 0.97 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file created by a system call to wget.
How urgent is CVE-2005-1879?
Priority 28/100. No elevated risk signals yet.