CVE-2005-0385: Buffer overflow in luxman before 0.41, if used with certain insecure svgalib libraries, allows local users to

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HIGH 7.2WATCHLISTDOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-0385 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting luxman. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in luxman before 0.41, if used with certain insecure svgalib libraries, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long -f command line argument.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
On your watchlist

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 28%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-05-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Debian GNU/Linux · Vendor: frank mcingvale

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-05-02 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

frank mcingvale luxman DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.41 · 0.41_17

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.41

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy luxman || rpm -q luxman || luxman --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.41 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison luxman sudo apt install luxman=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.41> sudo apt-mark hold luxman

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list luxman sudo dnf downgrade luxman-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.41> sudo dnf versionlock add luxman

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Frank McIngvale LuxMan 0.41 - Local Buffer Overflow

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2005-0385?

luxman: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-0385 being exploited?

CVE-2005-0385 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-2005-0385 affect?

CVE-2005-0385 affects luxman. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). Buffer overflow in luxman before 0.41, if used with certain insecure svgalib libraries, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long -f command line argument.

How urgent is CVE-2005-0385?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

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