CVE-2005-2180: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2005-2180: gen-index in GNATS 4.0, 4.1.0, and possibly earlier versions, when installed setuid, does not properly chec...

gen-index in GNATS 4.0, 4.1.0, and possibly earlier versions, when installed setuid, does not properly check files passed to the -o argument and opens the file with write access, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 22:15 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This is an old GNATS flaw where the gen-index utility can overwrite files chosen by a local user if installed setuid. That can threaten system integrity and may support privilege escalation, depending on the account owning the setuid binary. It is not a remotely reachable web risk from the evidence provided. Exposure is likely limited to systems running legacy GNATS installations where gen-index exists and is installed setuid. Organizations without GNATS, or with gen-index not setuid, are not shown as exposed by the provided sources. Treat this as high priority for legacy GNATS servers with local multi-user access. The business risk is system integrity compromise, not broad internet exposure. If GNATS is absent or gen-index is not setuid, urgency drops substantially. Mitigation focus: Inventory GNATS installations and identify 4.0, 4.1.0, or earlier deployments.; Check GNATS or operating-system vendor guidance for fixed packages or supported remediation.; Remove setuid exposure from gen-index where not operationally required..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 19:18 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jul 10, 2005, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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