How severe is CVE-2005-3137?

CVE-2005-3137 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2005-3137 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-2005-3137?

CVE-2005-3137 affects Gnu Cfengine. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3137?

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

When was CVE-2005-3137 published?

CVE-2005-3137 was published on 2005-10-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-3137

CVE-2005-3137 is a low-severity vulnerability in Gnu Cfengine 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% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Gnu Cfengine
Published: 2005-10-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The (1) cfmailfilter and (2) cfcron.in files for cfengine 1.6.5 allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files, a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-2960.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3137?: The (1) cfmailfilter and (2) cfcron.in files for cfengine 1.6.5 allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files, a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-2960.
How severe is CVE-2005-3137?: CVE-2005-3137 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2005-3137 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-2005-3137?: CVE-2005-3137 affects Gnu Cfengine. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3137?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-3137 published?: CVE-2005-3137 was published on 2005-10-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gnu:cfengine:1.6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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