CVE-2005-4069: SunnComm MediaMax DRM 5.0.21.0, as used by Sony BMG, assigns insecure Everyone/Full Control permissions to the

Routine

MEDIUM 4.6DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-4069 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.6) affecting mediamax drm. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SunnComm MediaMax DRM 5.0.21.0, as used by Sony BMG, assigns insecure Everyone/Full Control permissions to the "SunnComm Shared" directory, which allows local users to gain privileges by modifying programs installed in that directory, such as MMX.exe.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.6 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 59%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-264
Published	2005-12-08
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: sunncomm

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-12-08 01:03 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

sunncomm mediamax drm DOWNGRADE

Affected: 5.0.21.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.0.21.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mediamax-drm || rpm -q mediamax-drm || mediamax-drm --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.0.21.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mediamax-drm sudo apt install mediamax-drm=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0.21.0> sudo apt-mark hold mediamax-drm

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

dnf --showduplicates list mediamax-drm sudo dnf downgrade mediamax-drm-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0.21.0> sudo dnf versionlock add mediamax-drm

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.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2005-4069?

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

Is CVE-2005-4069 being exploited?

CVE-2005-4069 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-2005-4069 affect?

CVE-2005-4069 affects mediamax drm. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.6). SunnComm MediaMax DRM 5.0.21.0, as used by Sony BMG, assigns insecure Everyone/Full Control permissions to the "SunnComm Shared" directory, which allows local users to gain privileges by modifying programs installed in that directory, such

How urgent is CVE-2005-4069?

Priority 31/100. Public exploit reference

References

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