How severe is CVE-2005-3342?

CVE-2005-3342 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2005-3342 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-3342?

CVE-2005-3342 primarily affects Norman Ramsey Noweb. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3342?

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

When was CVE-2005-3342 published?

CVE-2005-3342 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-3342

CVE-2005-3342 is a low-severity vulnerability in Norman Ramsey Noweb with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2. 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 1.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Norman Ramsey Noweb
Published: 2005-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

noweb 2.10c and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via symlink attacks on temporary files in (1) lib/toascii.nw and (2) shell/roff.mm.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3342?: noweb 2.10c and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via symlink attacks on temporary files in (1) lib/toascii.nw and (2) shell/roff.mm.
How severe is CVE-2005-3342?: CVE-2005-3342 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2005-3342 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-3342?: CVE-2005-3342 primarily affects Norman Ramsey Noweb. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3342?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-3342 published?: CVE-2005-3342 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:norman_ramsey:noweb:2.9a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:norman_ramsey:noweb:2.10c:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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