CVE-2005-0387: remstats 1.0.13 and earlier, when processing uptime data, allows local users to create or overwrite arbitrary

Routine

LOW 2.1WATCHLISTDOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-0387 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting remstats. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

remstats 1.0.13 and earlier, when processing uptime data, allows local users to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.

Why this priority

On your watchlist

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.1 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 74%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-05-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Debian GNU/Linux · Vendor: remstats

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

remstats remstats DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0.8a · 1.0.9b · 1.0.13 · 1.00a4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.8a

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.8a (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison remstats sudo apt install remstats=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.8a> sudo apt-mark hold remstats

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

dnf --showduplicates list remstats sudo dnf downgrade remstats-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.8a> sudo dnf versionlock add remstats

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.

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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-2005-0387?

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

Is CVE-2005-0387 being exploited?

CVE-2005-0387 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-2005-0387 affect?

CVE-2005-0387 affects remstats. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). remstats 1.0.13 and earlier, when processing uptime data, allows local users to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.

How urgent is CVE-2005-0387?

Priority 19/100. On your watchlist

Related CVEs

CVE-2005-0388 HIGH 7.5 DOWNGRADE Unknown vulnerability in the remoteping service in remstats 1.0.13 and earlier allows remote attackers to exec

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