CVE-2005-2101
UnknownEPSS 1.27%
Last modified
CVE-2005-2101 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. langen2kvtml in KDE 3.0 to 3.4.2 creates insecure temporary files in /tmp with predictable names, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files.. EPSS estimates a 1.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
langen2kvtml in KDE 3.0 to 3.4.2 creates insecure temporary files in /tmp with predictable names, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Kde | Kde | 3.0 |
| Kde | Kde | 3.0.1 |
| Kde | Kde | 3.0.2 |
| Kde | Kde | 3.0.3 |
| Kde | Kde | 3.0.4 |
| Kde | Kde | 3.0.5 |
| Kde | Kde | 3.0.5a |
| 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 |
| Kde | Kde | 3.1_alpha1 |
| Kde | Kde | 3.1_beta1 |
| Kde | Kde | 3.1_beta2 |
| Kde | Kde | 3.2 |
| Kde | Kde | 3.2.0_beta1 |
| Kde | Kde | 3.2.1 |
| Kde | Kde | 3.2.2 |
| Kde | Kde | 3.2.3 |
| Kde | Kde | 3.3 |
| Kde | Kde | 3.3.1 |
| Kde | Kde | 3.3.2 |
| Kde | Kde | 3.4 |
| Kde | Kde | 3.4.1 |
| Kde | Kde | 3.4.2 |
References
- http://www.kde.org/info/security/advisory-20050815-1.txtPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.kde.org/info/security/advisory-20050815-1.txtPatch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2005-2101?
langen2kvtml in KDE 3.0 to 3.4.2 creates insecure temporary files in /tmp with predictable names, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files.
How severe is CVE-2005-2101?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-2101 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2101?
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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