CVE-2005-1914: CenterICQ 4.20.0 and earlier creates temporary files with predictable file names, which allows local users to

Routine

LOW 2.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-1914 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting centericq. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

CenterICQ 4.20.0 and earlier creates temporary files with predictable file names, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the gg.token.PID temporary file.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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	2005-07-18
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: centericq

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-07-18 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:13 UTCUpdated Record last modified

centericq centericq DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.5.0.3 · 4.5.1 · 4.5.1.3 · 4.6.0 · 4.6.0.3 · 4.6.5 · 4.6.5.3 · 4.6.9

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.5.0.3

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.5.0.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison centericq sudo apt install centericq=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.5.0.3> sudo apt-mark hold centericq

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

dnf --showduplicates list centericq sudo dnf downgrade centericq-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.5.0.3> sudo dnf versionlock add centericq

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2005-1914?

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

Is CVE-2005-1914 being exploited?

CVE-2005-1914 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-2005-1914 affect?

CVE-2005-1914 affects centericq. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). CenterICQ 4.20.0 and earlier creates temporary files with predictable file names, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the gg.token.PID temporary file.

How urgent is CVE-2005-1914?

Priority 15/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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