How severe is CVE-2005-2231?

CVE-2005-2231 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2005-2231 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-2005-2231?

CVE-2005-2231 affects High Availability Linux Project Heartbeat. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2231?

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

When was CVE-2005-2231 published?

CVE-2005-2231 was published on 2005-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2231

CVE-2005-2231 is a low-severity vulnerability in High Availability Linux Project Heartbeat 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: High Availability Linux Project Heartbeat
Published: 2005-07-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

High Availability Linux Project Heartbeat 1.2.3 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2231?: High Availability Linux Project Heartbeat 1.2.3 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.
How severe is CVE-2005-2231?: CVE-2005-2231 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2005-2231 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-2005-2231?: CVE-2005-2231 affects High Availability Linux Project Heartbeat. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2231?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2231 published?: CVE-2005-2231 was published on 2005-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:high_availability_linux_project:heartbeat:1.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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