CVE-2005-1111: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2005-1111: Race condition in cpio 2.6 and earlier allows local users to modify permissions of arbitrary files via a ha...

Race condition in cpio 2.6 and earlier allows local users to modify permissions of arbitrary files via a hard link attack on a file while it is being decompressed, whose permissions are changed by cpio after the decompression is complete.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 21:35 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2005-1111 is an old local file-permission flaw in cpio 2.6 and earlier. A local user could exploit a race condition while cpio extracts files to change permissions on files they should not control. Business urgency is highest for legacy Unix/Linux systems still running vulnerable cpio packages, especially where privileged extraction occurs. Exposure is most likely on legacy Unix/Linux systems with cpio 2.6 or earlier, or unpatched vendor packages from the 2005-2006 timeframe. Risk increases where local users can influence archives or filesystem paths processed by privileged cpio jobs. Prioritize this for legacy infrastructure reviews, not emergency response, unless vulnerable cpio is present in privileged workflows. There is no provided evidence of active exploitation, but the flaw can affect file permissions on sensitive systems if left unpatched. Mitigation focus: Identify systems with cpio 2.6 or earlier.; Apply relevant vendor cpio security updates where available.; Review Red Hat, Debian, Ubuntu, FreeBSD, SCO, and SUSE advisories for platform-specific guidance..

Prepared: Jul 11, 2026, 19:18 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Apr 16, 2005, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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oval:org.mitre.oval:def:9783CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:358CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature

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