CVE-2005-2879: Advansysperu Software USB Lock Auto-Protect (AP) 1.5 uses a weak encryption scheme to encrypt passwords, which

Routine

LOW 2.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-2879 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting usb lock auto-protect. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Advansysperu Software USB Lock Auto-Protect (AP) 1.5 uses a weak encryption scheme to encrypt passwords, which allows local users to gain sensitive information and bypass USB interface protection.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.1 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 83%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-09-14
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: advansysperu software

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-09-14 20:03 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:15 UTCUpdated Record last modified

advansysperu software usb lock auto-protect DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.5

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy usb-lock-auto-protect || rpm -q usb-lock-auto-protect || usb-lock-auto-protect --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison usb-lock-auto-protect sudo apt install usb-lock-auto-protect=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.5> sudo apt-mark hold usb-lock-auto-protect

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

dnf --showduplicates list usb-lock-auto-protect sudo dnf downgrade usb-lock-auto-protect-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.5> sudo dnf versionlock add usb-lock-auto-protect

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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2005-2879?

usb lock auto-protect: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-2879 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2879 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-2005-2879 affect?

CVE-2005-2879 affects usb lock auto-protect. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). Advansysperu Software USB Lock Auto-Protect (AP) 1.5 uses a weak encryption scheme to encrypt passwords, which allows local users to gain sensitive information and bypass USB interface protection.

How urgent is CVE-2005-2879?

Priority 17/100. Public exploit reference

References

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