How severe is CVE-2005-1379?

CVE-2005-1379 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-1379 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-2005-1379?

CVE-2005-1379 affects Mandrakesoft Mandrake Lam-runtime. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1379?

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

When was CVE-2005-1379 published?

CVE-2005-1379 was published on 2005-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-1379

CVE-2005-1379 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mandrakesoft Mandrake Lam-runtime 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: Mandrakesoft Mandrake Lam-runtime
Published: 2005-05-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The LAM runtime environment package (lam-runtime-7.0.6-2mdk) on Mandrake Linux installs the mpi user without a password, which allows local users to gain privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1379?: The LAM runtime environment package (lam-runtime-7.0.6-2mdk) on Mandrake Linux installs the mpi user without a password, which allows local users to gain privileges.
How severe is CVE-2005-1379?: CVE-2005-1379 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-1379 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-2005-1379?: CVE-2005-1379 affects Mandrakesoft Mandrake Lam-runtime. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1379?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-1379 published?: CVE-2005-1379 was published on 2005-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mandrakesoft:mandrake_lam-runtime:7.0.6.2mdk:*:*:*:*:*:*:*