CVE-2005-0023

Name: CVE-2005-0023
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-10-05T21:02:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.89%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-0023 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. gnome-pty-helper in GNOME libzvt2 and libvte4 allows local users to spoof the logon hostname via a modified DISPLAY environment variable. NOTE: the severity of this issue has been disputed.. EPSS estimates a 0.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

gnome-pty-helper in GNOME libzvt2 and libvte4 allows local users to spoof the logon hostname via a modified DISPLAY environment variable. NOTE: the severity of this issue has been disputed.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.89%

54.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gnome	Libvte4	All versions
Gnome	Libzvt2	1.4.2.19

References

Timeline

Published: Oct 5, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-0023?

gnome-pty-helper in GNOME libzvt2 and libvte4 allows local users to spoof the logon hostname via a modified DISPLAY environment variable. NOTE: the severity of this issue has been disputed.

How severe is CVE-2005-0023?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-0023 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0023?

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Source: NVD / NIST