CVE-2005-2230

CVE-2005-2230 is a low-severity vulnerability in Elmo 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

Description

Electronic Mail Operator (elmo) 1.3.2-r1 and earlier creates the elmostats temporary file insecurely, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2230?
Electronic Mail Operator (elmo) 1.3.2-r1 and earlier creates the elmostats temporary file insecurely, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files.
How severe is CVE-2005-2230?
CVE-2005-2230 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2005-2230 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-2005-2230?
CVE-2005-2230 primarily affects Elmo. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2230?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2230 published?
CVE-2005-2230 was published on 2005-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (9)