CVE-2005-4683: PADL MigrationTools 46, when a failure occurs, stores contents of /etc/shadow in a world-readable /tmp/nis.$$.

Routine

LOW 2.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-4683 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting migrationtools. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PADL MigrationTools 46, when a failure occurs, stores contents of /etc/shadow in a world-readable /tmp/nis.$$.ldif file, and possibly other sensitive information in other temporary files, which are not properly managed by (1) migrate_all_online.sh, (2) migrate_all_offline.sh, (3) migrate_all_netinfo_online.sh, (4) migrate_all_netinfo_offline.sh, (5) migrate_all_nis_online.sh, (6) migrate_all_nis_offline.sh, (7) migrate_all_nisplus_online.sh, and

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.1 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 68%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: padl software

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-12-31 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:19 UTCUpdated Record last modified

padl software migrationtools DOWNGRADE

Affected: 46

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 46

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 46 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison migrationtools sudo apt install migrationtools=<VERSION_BEFORE_46> sudo apt-mark hold migrationtools

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

dnf --showduplicates list migrationtools sudo dnf downgrade migrationtools-<VERSION_BEFORE_46> sudo dnf versionlock add migrationtools

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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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-2005-4683?

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

Is CVE-2005-4683 being exploited?

CVE-2005-4683 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-2005-4683 affect?

CVE-2005-4683 affects migrationtools. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). PADL MigrationTools 46, when a failure occurs, stores contents of /etc/shadow in a world-readable /tmp/nis.$$.ldif file, and possibly other sensitive information in other temporary files, which are not properly managed by (1) migrate_all_on

How urgent is CVE-2005-4683?

Priority 15/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

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