How severe is CVE-2005-3123?

CVE-2005-3123 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-3123 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-3123?

CVE-2005-3123 primarily affects Gnu Gnump3d. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3123?

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

When was CVE-2005-3123 published?

CVE-2005-3123 was published on 2005-10-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-3123

CVE-2005-3123 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gnu Gnump3d with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Gnu Gnump3d
Published: 2005-10-30
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in GNUMP3D before 2.9.6 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via crafted sequences such as "/.//..//////././", which is collapsed into "/.././" after ".." and "//" sequences are removed.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3123?: Directory traversal vulnerability in GNUMP3D before 2.9.6 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via crafted sequences such as "/.//..//////././", which is collapsed into "/.././" after ".." and "//" sequences are removed.
How severe is CVE-2005-3123?: CVE-2005-3123 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-3123 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-3123?: CVE-2005-3123 primarily affects Gnu Gnump3d. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3123?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-3123 published?: CVE-2005-3123 was published on 2005-10-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:gnu:gnump3d:2.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:gnump3d:2.9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:gnump3d:2.9.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:gnump3d:2.9.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:gnump3d:2.9.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:gnump3d:2.9.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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