CVE-2005-3115: n/a vulnerability

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

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].

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 23:01 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2005-3115 is an old local-file handling flaw in mpeg-tools before 1.5b-r2. A local user could abuse insecure temporary file creation to overwrite files. Business risk is highest where legacy systems still run this package with elevated privileges or shared local access. Exposure is likely limited to legacy hosts that still have mpeg-tools before 1.5b-r2 installed and allow local shell or multi-user access. Treat as a targeted legacy cleanup item, not an emergency, unless affected systems are shared, privileged, or business-critical. Mitigation focus: Identify any installed mpeg-tools packages and their versions.; Upgrade mpeg-tools to 1.5b-r2 or later where applicable.; Check current Gentoo or distribution guidance for maintained package names and fixes..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 17:44 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Sep 30, 2005, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=107344CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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