CVE-2005-2672

CVE-2005-2672 is a low-severity vulnerability in Lm Sensors 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

pwmconfig in LM_sensors before 2.9.1 creates temporary files insecurely, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the fancontrol temporary file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2672?
pwmconfig in LM_sensors before 2.9.1 creates temporary files insecurely, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the fancontrol temporary file.
How severe is CVE-2005-2672?
CVE-2005-2672 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2005-2672 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2672?
CVE-2005-2672 primarily affects Lm Sensors. In total, 40 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2672?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2672 published?
CVE-2005-2672 was published on 2005-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (40)