CVE-2005-0205

CVE-2005-0205 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bernd Wuebben Kppp 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

Description

KPPP 2.1.2 in KDE 3.1.5 and earlier, when setuid root without certain wrappers, does not properly close a privileged file descriptor for a domain socket, which allows local users to read and write to /etc/hosts and /etc/resolv.conf and gain control over DNS name resolution by opening a number of file descriptors before executing kppp.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0205?
KPPP 2.1.2 in KDE 3.1.5 and earlier, when setuid root without certain wrappers, does not properly close a privileged file descriptor for a domain socket, which allows local users to read and write to /etc/hosts and /etc/resolv.conf and gain control over DNS name resolution by opening a number of file descriptors before executing kppp.
How severe is CVE-2005-0205?
CVE-2005-0205 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-0205 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0205?
CVE-2005-0205 primarily affects Bernd Wuebben Kppp. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0205?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-0205 published?
CVE-2005-0205 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)