CVE-2005-2311: SMS 1.9.2m and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the (1) request

Q: How do I fix CVE-2005-2311?

sms: upgrade to newer than 1.9.2m. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2005-2311 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2311 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-2005-2311 affect?

CVE-2005-2311 affects sms. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). SMS 1.9.2m and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the (1) request1 or (2) request2 temporary files.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2005-2311?

Priority 13/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

LOW 2.1UPGRADE

CVE-2005-2311 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting sms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SMS 1.9.2m and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the (1) request1 or (2) request2 temporary files.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.1 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 78%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-07-19
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: sms

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-07-19 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:14 UTCUpdated Record last modified

sms sms UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.9.2m

Fixed in: newer than 1.9.2m

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.9.2m (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade sms

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-2005-2311?

sms: upgrade to newer than 1.9.2m. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-2311 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2311 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-2005-2311 affect?

CVE-2005-2311 affects sms. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). SMS 1.9.2m and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the (1) request1 or (2) request2 temporary files.

How urgent is CVE-2005-2311?

Priority 13/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

CVE-2025-56263 HIGH 8.8 DOWNGRADE by-night sms V1.0 has an Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability

References

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