CVE-2005-3012: The MasterDataCD::createImage function in masterdatacd.cpp for SimpleCDR-X 1.3.3 creates the .temp temporary d

Routine

LOW 2.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-3012 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting simplecdr-x. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The MasterDataCD::createImage function in masterdatacd.cpp for SimpleCDR-X 1.3.3 creates the .temp temporary directory with insecure permissions, which allows local users to read sensitive ISO images.

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	0.4% (top 62%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-09-21
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: simplecdr-x

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

simplecdr-x simplecdr-x DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.3.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.3.3

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy simplecdr-x || rpm -q simplecdr-x || simplecdr-x --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.3.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison simplecdr-x sudo apt install simplecdr-x=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3.3> sudo apt-mark hold simplecdr-x

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

dnf --showduplicates list simplecdr-x sudo dnf downgrade simplecdr-x-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3.3> sudo dnf versionlock add simplecdr-x

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-2005-3012?

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

Is CVE-2005-3012 being exploited?

CVE-2005-3012 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-2005-3012 affect?

CVE-2005-3012 affects simplecdr-x. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). The MasterDataCD::createImage function in masterdatacd.cpp for SimpleCDR-X 1.3.3 creates the .temp temporary directory with insecure permissions, which allows local users to read sensitive ISO images.

How urgent is CVE-2005-3012?

Priority 22/100. Public exploit reference

References

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