CVE-2005-2918: The open_cmd_tube function in mount.c for gtkdiskfree 1.9.3 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitr

Q: How do I fix CVE-2005-2918?

gtkdiskfree: upgrade to newer than 1.9.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2005-2918 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2918 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-2005-2918 affect?

CVE-2005-2918 affects gtkdiskfree. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). The open_cmd_tube function in mount.c for gtkdiskfree 1.9.3 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the gtkdiskfree temporary file.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2005-2918?

Priority 35/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0UPGRADE

CVE-2005-2918 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting gtkdiskfree. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The open_cmd_tube function in mount.c for gtkdiskfree 1.9.3 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the gtkdiskfree temporary file.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 29%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-09-15
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: gtkdiskfree

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-09-15 20:03 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:15 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gtkdiskfree gtkdiskfree UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.9.3

Fixed in: newer than 1.9.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.9.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade gtkdiskfree

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2005-2918?

gtkdiskfree: upgrade to newer than 1.9.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-2918 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2918 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-2005-2918 affect?

CVE-2005-2918 affects gtkdiskfree. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). The open_cmd_tube function in mount.c for gtkdiskfree 1.9.3 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the gtkdiskfree temporary file.

How urgent is CVE-2005-2918?

Priority 35/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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