CVE-2005-2944: The perform_file_save function in GNOME Workstation Command Center (gwcc) 0.9.6 and earlier allows local users

Q: How do I fix CVE-2005-2944?

gnome workstation command center: upgrade to newer than 0.9.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2005-2944 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2944 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-2005-2944 affect?

CVE-2005-2944 affects gnome workstation command center. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.6). The perform_file_save function in GNOME Workstation Command Center (gwcc) 0.9.6 and earlier allows local users to create and overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the gwcc_out.txt temporary file.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2005-2944?

Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.6UPGRADE

CVE-2005-2944 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.6) affecting gnome workstation command center. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The perform_file_save function in GNOME Workstation Command Center (gwcc) 0.9.6 and earlier allows local users to create and overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the gwcc_out.txt temporary file.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.6 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 74%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-09-16
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: brent ely

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

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

brent ely gnome workstation command center UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.9.6 · 0.9.8

Fixed in: newer than 0.9.6

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy gnome-workstation-command-center || rpm -q gnome-workstation-command-center || gnome-workstation-command-center --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.9.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade gnome-workstation-command-center

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade gnome-workstation-command-center

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-2005-2944?

gnome workstation command center: upgrade to newer than 0.9.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-2944 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2944 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-2005-2944 affect?

CVE-2005-2944 affects gnome workstation command center. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.6). The perform_file_save function in GNOME Workstation Command Center (gwcc) 0.9.6 and earlier allows local users to create and overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the gwcc_out.txt temporary file.

How urgent is CVE-2005-2944?

Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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