CVE-2005-0754: Kommander in KDE 3.2 through KDE 3.4.0 executes data files without confirmation from the user, which allows re

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CVE-2005-0754 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting quanta, linux, linux. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Kommander in KDE 3.2 through KDE 3.4.0 executes data files without confirmation from the user, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.0% (top 13%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-04-22
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: conectiva · gentoo · kde · redhat · ubuntu

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

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

kde quanta DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison quanta sudo apt install quanta=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.1> sudo apt-mark hold quanta

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

dnf --showduplicates list quanta sudo dnf downgrade quanta-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.1> sudo dnf versionlock add quanta

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.

conectiva linux MITIGATE

Affected: 9.0 · 10.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 9.0

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

gentoo linux MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

kde kde MITIGATE

Affected: 3.2 · 3.2.1 · 3.2.2 · 3.2.3 · 3.3 · 3.3.1 · 3.3.2 · 3.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.2

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

redhat fedora core MITIGATE

Affected: core_3.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before core_3.0

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

ubuntu ubuntu linux MITIGATE

Affected: 4.1 · 5.04

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.1

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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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-2005-0754?

quanta: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-0754 being exploited?

CVE-2005-0754 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-2005-0754 affect?

CVE-2005-0754 affects quanta, linux, linux. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Kommander in KDE 3.2 through KDE 3.4.0 executes data files without confirmation from the user, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

How urgent is CVE-2005-0754?

Priority 53/100. High severity; On your watchlist

Software pages

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References

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