VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2005-1920

CVSS score7.5 HIGH

EPSS probability3.67%

CISA KEVNot currently listed

Published2005-07-26

Last modified2026-06-16

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.