How severe is CVE-2005-0666?

CVE-2005-0666 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-0666 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-0666?

CVE-2005-0666 primarily affects The Pax Team Pax Linux. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0666?

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

When was CVE-2005-0666 published?

CVE-2005-0666 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-0666

CVE-2005-0666 is a medium-severity vulnerability in The Pax Team Pax Linux 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: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: The Pax Team Pax Linux
Published: 2005-05-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unknown vulnerability in PaX from the September 2003 release to 2.2 before 2005.03.05, related to SEGMEXEC or RANDEXEC and VMA mirroring, allows local users and possibly remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and execute arbitrary code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0666?: Unknown vulnerability in PaX from the September 2003 release to 2.2 before 2005.03.05, related to SEGMEXEC or RANDEXEC and VMA mirroring, allows local users and possibly remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2005-0666?: CVE-2005-0666 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-0666 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0666?: CVE-2005-0666 primarily affects The Pax Team Pax Linux. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0666?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-0666 published?: CVE-2005-0666 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (11)

cpe:2.3:a:the_pax_team:pax_linux:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:the_pax_team:pax_linux:2.4.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:the_pax_team:pax_linux:2.4.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:the_pax_team:pax_linux:2.4.22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:the_pax_team:pax_linux:2.4.23:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:the_pax_team:pax_linux:2.4.24:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:the_pax_team:pax_linux:2.4.25:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:the_pax_team:pax_linux:2.4.26:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:the_pax_team:pax_linux:2.4.27:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:the_pax_team:pax_linux:2.4.28:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:the_pax_team:pax_linux:2.6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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