PatchTheCVECVE-2005-0205: KPPP 2.1.2 in KDE 3.1.5 and earlier, when setuid root without certain wrappers, does not properly close a priv
CVE-2005-0205 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.6) affecting kppp, kde. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
KPPP 2.1.2 in KDE 3.1.5 and earlier, when setuid root without certain wrappers, does not properly close a privileged file descriptor for a domain socket, which allows local users to read and write to /etc/hosts and /etc/resolv.conf and gain control over DNS name resolution by opening a number of file descriptors before executing kppp.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 4.6 (Medium) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 70%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2005-05-02 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2005-0205?
kppp: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; kde: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2005-0205 being exploited?
CVE-2005-0205 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2005-0205 affect?
CVE-2005-0205 affects kppp, kde. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.6). KPPP 2.1.2 in KDE 3.1.5 and earlier, when setuid root without certain wrappers, does not properly close a privileged file descriptor for a domain socket, which allows local users to read and write to /etc/hosts and /etc/resolv.conf and gain
How urgent is CVE-2005-0205?
Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.