CVE-2005-3008: Tofu 0.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Python code via crafted pickled objects, which Tofu unpi

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-3008 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting tofu. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Tofu 0.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Python code via crafted pickled objects, which Tofu unpickles and executes.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.5% (top 25%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-09-21
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: amar sagoo

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-09-21 20:03 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

amar sagoo tofu DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.2

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison tofu sudo apt install tofu=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.2> sudo apt-mark hold tofu

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

dnf --showduplicates list tofu sudo dnf downgrade tofu-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.2> sudo dnf versionlock add tofu

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-2005-3008?

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

Is CVE-2005-3008 being exploited?

CVE-2005-3008 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-2005-3008 affect?

CVE-2005-3008 affects tofu. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Tofu 0.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Python code via crafted pickled objects, which Tofu unpickles and executes.

How urgent is CVE-2005-3008?

Priority 45/100. High severity

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