CVE-2005-2660: apachetop 0.12.5 and earlier, when running in debug mode, allows local users to create or append to arbitrary

Q: How do I fix CVE-2005-2660?

apachetop: upgrade to newer than 0.12.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2005-2660 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2660 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2005-2660 affect?

CVE-2005-2660 affects apachetop. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). apachetop 0.12.5 and earlier, when running in debug mode, allows local users to create or append to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on atop.debug.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2005-2660?

Priority 20/100. On your watchlist

Routine

LOW 2.1WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2005-2660 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting apachetop. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

apachetop 0.12.5 and earlier, when running in debug mode, allows local users to create or append to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on atop.debug.

Why this priority

On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.1 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 70%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-09-30
Last modified	2026-06-16

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

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-09-30 19:10 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:15 UTCUpdated Record last modified

apachetop apachetop UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.12.5

Fixed in: newer than 0.12.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.12.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade apachetop

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade apachetop

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2005-2660?

apachetop: upgrade to newer than 0.12.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-2660 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2660 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-2005-2660 affect?

CVE-2005-2660 affects apachetop. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). apachetop 0.12.5 and earlier, when running in debug mode, allows local users to create or append to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on atop.debug.

How urgent is CVE-2005-2660?

Priority 20/100. On your watchlist

References

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