CVE-2005-2990: AuthInfo.java in LineContol Java Client (jlc) before 0.8.1 stores sensitive information such as user passwords

Routine

LOW 2.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-2990 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting java client. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

AuthInfo.java in LineContol Java Client (jlc) before 0.8.1 stores sensitive information such as user passwords in log 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 65%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-09-20
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: linecontrol

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-09-20 00:03 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

linecontrol java client DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.8

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.8

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy java-client || rpm -q java-client || java-client --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison java-client sudo apt install java-client=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.8> sudo apt-mark hold java-client

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

dnf --showduplicates list java-client sudo dnf downgrade java-client-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.8> sudo dnf versionlock add java-client

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-2005-2990?

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

Is CVE-2005-2990 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2990 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-2005-2990 affect?

CVE-2005-2990 affects java client. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). AuthInfo.java in LineContol Java Client (jlc) before 0.8.1 stores sensitive information such as user passwords in log files.

How urgent is CVE-2005-2990?

Priority 16/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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