CVE-2005-0666

Name: CVE-2005-0666
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-05-02T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.53%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-0666 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unknown vulnerability in PaX from the September 2003 release to 2.2 before 2005.03.05, related to SEGMEXEC or RANDEXEC and VMA mirroring, allows local users and possibly remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and execute arbitrary code.. EPSS estimates a 2.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unknown vulnerability in PaX from the September 2003 release to 2.2 before 2005.03.05, related to SEGMEXEC or RANDEXEC and VMA mirroring, allows local users and possibly remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and execute arbitrary code.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.53%

82.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
The Pax Team	Pax Linux	2.2
The Pax Team	Pax Linux	2.4.20
The Pax Team	Pax Linux	2.4.21
The Pax Team	Pax Linux	2.4.22
The Pax Team	Pax Linux	2.4.23
The Pax Team	Pax Linux	2.4.24
The Pax Team	Pax Linux	2.4.25
The Pax Team	Pax Linux	2.4.26
The Pax Team	Pax Linux	2.4.27
The Pax Team	Pax Linux	2.4.28
The Pax Team	Pax Linux	2.6.5

References

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-0666?

How severe is CVE-2005-0666?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-0666 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0666?

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