CVE-2005-0002

CVE-2005-0002 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Gentoo Poppassd Pam with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

poppassd_pam 1.0 and earlier, when changing a user password, does not verify that the user entered the old password correctly, which allows remote attackers to change passwords for arbitrary users.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0002?
poppassd_pam 1.0 and earlier, when changing a user password, does not verify that the user entered the old password correctly, which allows remote attackers to change passwords for arbitrary users.
How severe is CVE-2005-0002?
CVE-2005-0002 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2005-0002 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0002?
CVE-2005-0002 affects Gentoo Poppassd Pam. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0002?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2005-0002 published?
CVE-2005-0002 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)