How severe is CVE-2005-0106?

CVE-2005-0106 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-0106 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-0106?

CVE-2005-0106 affects Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0106?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2005-0106 published?

CVE-2005-0106 was published on 2005-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-0106

CVE-2005-0106 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux
Published: 2005-05-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

SSLeay.pm in libnet-ssleay-perl before 1.25 uses the /tmp/entropy file for entropy if a source is not set in the EGD_PATH variable, which allows local users to reduce the cryptographic strength of certain operations by modifying the file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0106?: SSLeay.pm in libnet-ssleay-perl before 1.25 uses the /tmp/entropy file for entropy if a source is not set in the EGD_PATH variable, which allows local users to reduce the cryptographic strength of certain operations by modifying the file.
How severe is CVE-2005-0106?: CVE-2005-0106 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-0106 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0106?: CVE-2005-0106 affects Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0106?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-0106 published?: CVE-2005-0106 was published on 2005-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:ubuntu:ubuntu_linux:5.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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