How severe is CVE-2005-0624?

CVE-2005-0624 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2005-0624 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-2005-0624?

CVE-2005-0624 primarily affects Debian Reportbug. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0624?

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

When was CVE-2005-0624 published?

CVE-2005-0624 was published on 2005-02-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-0624

CVE-2005-0624 is a low-severity vulnerability in Debian Reportbug 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% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Debian Reportbug
Published: 2005-02-28
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

reportbug before 2.62 creates the .reportbugrc configuration file with world-readable permissions, which allows local users to obtain email smarthost passwords.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0624?: reportbug before 2.62 creates the .reportbugrc configuration file with world-readable permissions, which allows local users to obtain email smarthost passwords.
How severe is CVE-2005-0624?: CVE-2005-0624 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2005-0624 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-2005-0624?: CVE-2005-0624 primarily affects Debian Reportbug. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0624?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-0624 published?: CVE-2005-0624 was published on 2005-02-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:debian:reportbug:2.60:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:debian:reportbug:2.61:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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