CVE-2005-2230: Electronic Mail Operator (elmo) 1.3.2-r1 and earlier creates the elmostats temporary file insecurely, which al

Routine

LOW 2.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-2230 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting elmo. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Electronic Mail Operator (elmo) 1.3.2-r1 and earlier creates the elmostats temporary file insecurely, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.1 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 70%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-07-12
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: elmo

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-07-12 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:14 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: 1.0.1 · 1.0.2 · 1.0.3 · 1.0.4 · 1.1.0 · 1.2.0 · 1.3.0 · 1.3.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison elmo sudo apt install elmo=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.1> sudo apt-mark hold elmo

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

dnf --showduplicates list elmo sudo dnf downgrade elmo-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.1> sudo dnf versionlock add elmo

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2005-2230?

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

Is CVE-2005-2230 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2230 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-2005-2230 affect?

CVE-2005-2230 affects elmo. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). Electronic Mail Operator (elmo) 1.3.2-r1 and earlier creates the elmostats temporary file insecurely, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files.

How urgent is CVE-2005-2230?

Priority 15/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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