How severe is CVE-2005-2656?

CVE-2005-2656 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2005-2656 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2656?

CVE-2005-2656 affects Polygen. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2656?

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

When was CVE-2005-2656 published?

CVE-2005-2656 was published on 2005-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2656

CVE-2005-2656 is a low-severity vulnerability in Polygen 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% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Polygen
Published: 2005-09-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Polygen before 1.0.6 generates precompiled grammar objects with world-writable permissions, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (disk consumption) and possibly perform other unauthorized activities.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2656?: Polygen before 1.0.6 generates precompiled grammar objects with world-writable permissions, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (disk consumption) and possibly perform other unauthorized activities.
How severe is CVE-2005-2656?: CVE-2005-2656 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2005-2656 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2656?: CVE-2005-2656 affects Polygen. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2656?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2656 published?: CVE-2005-2656 was published on 2005-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:polygen:polygen:1.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*