CVE-2005-2101

Name: CVE-2005-2101
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-08-17T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.27%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

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

EPSS Probability

1.27%

66.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

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

Timeline

Published: Aug 17, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
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.

Are you affected by CVE-2005-2101?

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Source: NVD / NIST