CVE-2005-2240: xpvm.tcl in xpvm 1.2.5 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the xpvm.trace.

Routine

LOW 2.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-2240 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting xpvm. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

xpvm.tcl in xpvm 1.2.5 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the xpvm.trace.$user temporary file.

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: xpvm

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

xpvm xpvm DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.2.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.2.5

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.2.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison xpvm sudo apt install xpvm=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2.5> sudo apt-mark hold xpvm

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

dnf --showduplicates list xpvm sudo dnf downgrade xpvm-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2.5> sudo dnf versionlock add xpvm

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-2005-2240?

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

Is CVE-2005-2240 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2240 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-2005-2240 affect?

CVE-2005-2240 affects xpvm. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). xpvm.tcl in xpvm 1.2.5 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the xpvm.trace.$user temporary file.

How urgent is CVE-2005-2240?

Priority 15/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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