CVE-2005-1379: The LAM runtime environment package (lam-runtime-7.0.6-2mdk) on Mandrake Linux installs the mpi user without a

Routine

MEDIUM 4.6WATCHLISTDOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-1379 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.6) affecting mandrake lam-runtime. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The LAM runtime environment package (lam-runtime-7.0.6-2mdk) on Mandrake Linux installs the mpi user without a password, which allows local users to gain privileges.

Why this priority

On your watchlist

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	2005-05-03
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mandrakesoft

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-05-03 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:12 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mandrakesoft mandrake lam-runtime DOWNGRADE

Affected: 7.0.6.2mdk

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.0.6.2mdk

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mandrake-lam-runtime || rpm -q mandrake-lam-runtime || mandrake-lam-runtime --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.0.6.2mdk (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mandrake-lam-runtime sudo apt install mandrake-lam-runtime=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.0.6.2mdk> sudo apt-mark hold mandrake-lam-runtime

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

dnf --showduplicates list mandrake-lam-runtime sudo dnf downgrade mandrake-lam-runtime-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.0.6.2mdk> sudo dnf versionlock add mandrake-lam-runtime

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-2005-1379?

mandrake lam-runtime: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-1379 being exploited?

CVE-2005-1379 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-2005-1379 affect?

CVE-2005-1379 affects mandrake lam-runtime. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.6). The LAM runtime environment package (lam-runtime-7.0.6-2mdk) on Mandrake Linux installs the mpi user without a password, which allows local users to gain privileges.

How urgent is CVE-2005-1379?

Priority 29/100. On your watchlist

References

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