CVE-2005-4442

CVE-2005-4442 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openldap with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. 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 OpenLDAP before 2.2.28-r3 on Gentoo Linux allows local users in the portage group to gain privileges via a malicious shared object in the Portage temporary build directory, which is part of the RUNPATH.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4442?
Untrusted search path vulnerability in OpenLDAP before 2.2.28-r3 on Gentoo Linux allows local users in the portage group to gain privileges via a malicious shared object in the Portage temporary build directory, which is part of the RUNPATH.
How severe is CVE-2005-4442?
CVE-2005-4442 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-4442 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-4442?
CVE-2005-4442 primarily affects Openldap. In total, 82 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4442?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2005-4442 published?
CVE-2005-4442 was published on 2005-12-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (82)

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