CVE-2025-46804

Screen 5.0.0 and older versions allow file existence tests when installed setuid-root

Description

A minor information leak when running Screen with setuid-root privileges allows unprivileged users to deduce information about a path that would otherwise not be available. Affected are older Screen versions, as well as version 5.0.0.

Category

2.0
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 4.0 •
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.01%
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2025-46804
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/05/12/1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-46804?
CVE-2025-46804 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-46804?
To fix CVE-2025-46804, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2025-46804 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-46804 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-46804?
CVE-2025-46804 affects .
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