CVE-2005-2240

CVE-2005-2240 is a low-severity vulnerability in Xpvm 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

xpvm.tcl in xpvm 1.2.5 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the xpvm.trace.$user temporary file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2240?
xpvm.tcl in xpvm 1.2.5 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the xpvm.trace.$user temporary file.
How severe is CVE-2005-2240?
CVE-2005-2240 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2005-2240 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-2005-2240?
CVE-2005-2240 affects Xpvm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2240?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2240 published?
CVE-2005-2240 was published on 2005-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)