HIGH
CVE-2005-1920
CWE-281Published: July 26, 2005· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
7.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The (1) Kate and (2) Kwrite applications in KDE KDE 3.2.x through 3.4.0 do not properly set the same permissions on the backup file as were set on the original file, which could allow local users and possibly remote attackers to obtain sensitive information.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2005-1920 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (24)
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http://secunia.com/advisories/16099Broken Link
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http://secunia.com/advisories/23099Broken Link
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http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200611-21.xmlThird Party Advisory
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http://securitytracker.com/id?1014512Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-804Third Party Advisory
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http://www.kde.org/info/security/advisory-20050718-1.txtPatch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/427976/100/0/threadedBroken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14297Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://secunia.com/advisories/16099Broken Link
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http://secunia.com/advisories/23099Broken Link
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2005-1920
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-281
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedJul 26, 2005
Related CVEs (CWE-281)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2005-1920 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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