CVE-2005-3115: mpeg-tools before 1.5b-r2 creates multiple temporary files insecurely, which allows local users to overwrite a

Q: How do I fix CVE-2005-3115?

mpeg-tools: upgrade to newer than 1.5b_r1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2005-3115 being exploited?

CVE-2005-3115 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-2005-3115 affect?

CVE-2005-3115 affects mpeg-tools. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). mpeg-tools before 1.5b-r2 creates multiple temporary files insecurely, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via (1) ts.stat, (2) ts.mpg, (3) foobar, (4) blockbar, or (5) foobar[NNN].

Q: How urgent is CVE-2005-3115?

Priority 14/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

LOW 2.1UPGRADE

CVE-2005-3115 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting mpeg-tools. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

mpeg-tools before 1.5b-r2 creates multiple temporary files insecurely, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via (1) ts.stat, (2) ts.mpg, (3) foobar, (4) blockbar, or (5) foobar[NNN].

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 73%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-09-30
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mpeg-tools

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-09-30 18:05 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mpeg-tools mpeg-tools UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.5b_r1

Fixed in: newer than 1.5b_r1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mpeg-tools || rpm -q mpeg-tools || mpeg-tools --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.5b_r1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade mpeg-tools

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade mpeg-tools

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-2005-3115?

mpeg-tools: upgrade to newer than 1.5b_r1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-3115 being exploited?

CVE-2005-3115 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-2005-3115 affect?

CVE-2005-3115 affects mpeg-tools. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). mpeg-tools before 1.5b-r2 creates multiple temporary files insecurely, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via (1) ts.stat, (2) ts.mpg, (3) foobar, (4) blockbar, or (5) foobar[NNN].

How urgent is CVE-2005-3115?

Priority 14/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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