HIGHPOC
CVE-2005-3546
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: November 16, 2005· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
7.2
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
suid.cgi scripts in F-Secure (1) Internet Gatekeeper for Linux before 2.15.484 and (2) Anti-Virus Linux Gateway before 2.16 are installed SUID with world-executable permissions, which allows local users to gain privilege.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2005-3546 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2005-3546. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Vendors & Products
f-secure2 product(s)
f-secure anti-virusinternet gatekeeper
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (48)
→
http://secunia.com/advisories/17467Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.f-secure.com/security/fsc-2005-3.shtmlPatch · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2005-3546
CVSS Score7.2 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedNov 16, 2005
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2005-3546 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.