How severe is CVE-2005-0201?

CVE-2005-0201 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2005-0201 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-0201?

CVE-2005-0201 affects D-bus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0201?

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

When was CVE-2005-0201 published?

CVE-2005-0201 was published on 2005-06-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-0201

CVE-2005-0201 is a low-severity vulnerability in D-bus with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: D-bus
Published: 2005-06-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

D-BUS (dbus) before 0.22 does not properly restrict access to a socket, if the socket address is known, which allows local users to listen or send arbitrary messages on another user's per-user session bus via that socket.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0201?: D-BUS (dbus) before 0.22 does not properly restrict access to a socket, if the socket address is known, which allows local users to listen or send arbitrary messages on another user's per-user session bus via that socket.
How severe is CVE-2005-0201?: CVE-2005-0201 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2005-0201 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0201?: CVE-2005-0201 affects D-bus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0201?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-0201 published?: CVE-2005-0201 was published on 2005-06-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:d-bus:d-bus:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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