CVE-2005-1880: everybuddy 0.4.3 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a tempora

Q: How do I fix CVE-2005-1880?

everybuddy: upgrade to newer than 0.4.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2005-1880 being exploited?

CVE-2005-1880 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2005-1880 affect?

CVE-2005-1880 affects everybuddy. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). everybuddy 0.4.3 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file created by a system call to wget.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2005-1880?

Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 5.5UPGRADE

CVE-2005-1880 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting everybuddy. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

everybuddy 0.4.3 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

Public exploit reference

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	0.5% (top 60%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-59
Published	2005-06-06
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: everybuddy

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

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

everybuddy everybuddy UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.4.3

Fixed in: newer than 0.4.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.4.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade everybuddy

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade everybuddy

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2005-1880?

everybuddy: upgrade to newer than 0.4.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-1880 being exploited?

CVE-2005-1880 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-2005-1880 affect?

CVE-2005-1880 affects everybuddy. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). everybuddy 0.4.3 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-2005-1880?

Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference

References

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