How severe is CVE-2005-0627?

CVE-2005-0627 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-0627 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-2005-0627?

CVE-2005-0627 primarily affects Trolltech Qt. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0627?

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

When was CVE-2005-0627 published?

CVE-2005-0627 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-0627

CVE-2005-0627 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Trolltech Qt 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: Trolltech Qt
Published: 2005-05-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Qt before 3.3.4 searches the BUILD_PREFIX directory, which could be world-writable, to load shared libraries regardless of the LD_LIBRARY_PATH environment variable, which allows local users to execute arbitrary programs.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0627?: Qt before 3.3.4 searches the BUILD_PREFIX directory, which could be world-writable, to load shared libraries regardless of the LD_LIBRARY_PATH environment variable, which allows local users to execute arbitrary programs.
How severe is CVE-2005-0627?: CVE-2005-0627 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-0627 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-2005-0627?: CVE-2005-0627 primarily affects Trolltech Qt. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0627?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-0627 published?: CVE-2005-0627 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (12)

cpe:2.3:a:trolltech:qt:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:trolltech:qt:3.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:trolltech:qt:3.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:trolltech:qt:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:trolltech:qt:3.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:trolltech:qt:3.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:trolltech:qt:3.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:trolltech:qt:3.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:trolltech:qt:3.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:trolltech:qt:3.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:trolltech:qt:3.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:trolltech:qt:3.3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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