CVE-2005-0205

Name: CVE-2005-0205
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-05-02T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.36%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-0205 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. KPPP 2.1.2 in KDE 3.1.5 and earlier, when setuid root without certain wrappers, does not properly close a privileged file descriptor for a domain socket, which allows local users to read and write to /etc/hosts and /etc/resolv.conf and gain control over DNS name resolution by opening a number of file descriptors before executing kppp.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

KPPP 2.1.2 in KDE 3.1.5 and earlier, when setuid root without certain wrappers, does not properly close a privileged file descriptor for a domain socket, which allows local users to read and write to /etc/hosts and /etc/resolv.conf and gain control over DNS name resolution by opening a number of file descriptors before executing kppp.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.36%

27.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Bernd Wuebben	Kppp	2.1.2
Kde	Kde	3.1
Kde	Kde	3.1.1
Kde	Kde	3.1.2
Kde	Kde	3.1.3
Kde	Kde	3.1.4
Kde	Kde	3.1.5

References

http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000934Patch
http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-692Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=208&type=vulnerabilitiesPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.kde.org/info/security/advisory-20050228-1.txtPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-175.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9596
http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000934Patch
http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-692Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=208&type=vulnerabilitiesPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.kde.org/info/security/advisory-20050228-1.txtPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-175.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9596

Timeline

Published: May 2, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-0205?

How severe is CVE-2005-0205?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-0205 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0205?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST