CVE-2005-2811

CVE-2005-2811 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Net-snmp with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Net-SNMP 5.2.1.2 and earlier, on Gentoo Linux, installs certain Perl modules with an insecure DT_RPATH, which could allow local users to gain privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2811?
Untrusted search path vulnerability in Net-SNMP 5.2.1.2 and earlier, on Gentoo Linux, installs certain Perl modules with an insecure DT_RPATH, which could allow local users to gain privileges.
How severe is CVE-2005-2811?
CVE-2005-2811 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-2811 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2811?
CVE-2005-2811 primarily affects Net-snmp. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2811?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2811 published?
CVE-2005-2811 was published on 2005-09-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (16)

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