CVE-2005-3011

1.2 LOW 0.5% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

The sort_offline function for texindex in texinfo 4.8 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited locally on the machine without logging in. Limited direct impact.
Exploit odds: 0.5% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2005-09-21 20:03 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-16 22:16 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 0.5% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 1.2 LOW (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2005-09-21 20:03 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-16 22:16 UTC
Exploit probability: 0.5% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-59
Record status: Modified

Affected

Gnu Texinfo ≤ 4.8

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 1.2

Attack vector: Local
Complexity: High
Authentication: None
Confidentiality: None
Integrity: Partial
Availability: None

Raw vector

AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record