CVE-2005-2962: The post-installation script for ntlmaps before 0.9.9 sets world-readable permissions for the configuration fi

Q: How do I fix CVE-2005-2962?

ntlmaps: upgrade to newer than 0.9.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2005-2962 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2962 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-2005-2962 affect?

CVE-2005-2962 affects ntlmaps. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). The post-installation script for ntlmaps before 0.9.9 sets world-readable permissions for the configuration file, which allows local users to obtain the username and password.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2005-2962?

Priority 20/100. On your watchlist

Routine

LOW 2.1WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2005-2962 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting ntlmaps. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The post-installation script for ntlmaps before 0.9.9 sets world-readable permissions for the configuration file, which allows local users to obtain the username and password.

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: ntlmaps

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 18:05 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:15 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ntlmaps ntlmaps UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.9.9

Fixed in: newer than 0.9.9

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.9.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade ntlmaps

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2005-2962?

ntlmaps: upgrade to newer than 0.9.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-2962 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2962 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-2005-2962 affect?

CVE-2005-2962 affects ntlmaps. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). The post-installation script for ntlmaps before 0.9.9 sets world-readable permissions for the configuration file, which allows local users to obtain the username and password.

How urgent is CVE-2005-2962?

Priority 20/100. On your watchlist

References

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