How severe is CVE-2005-0503?

CVE-2005-0503 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-0503 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-2005-0503?

CVE-2005-0503 primarily affects Uim. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0503?

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

When was CVE-2005-0503 published?

CVE-2005-0503 was published on 2005-02-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-0503

CVE-2005-0503 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Uim 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% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Uim
Published: 2005-02-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

uim before 0.4.5.1 trusts certain environment variables when libUIM is used in setuid or setgid applications, which allows local users to gain privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0503?: uim before 0.4.5.1 trusts certain environment variables when libUIM is used in setuid or setgid applications, which allows local users to gain privileges.
How severe is CVE-2005-0503?: CVE-2005-0503 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-0503 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-2005-0503?: CVE-2005-0503 primarily affects Uim. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0503?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-0503 published?: CVE-2005-0503 was published on 2005-02-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:uim:uim:0.4.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux:10.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux:10.1:*:x86_64:*:*:*:*:*

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