CVE-2005-3121: A rule file in module-assistant before 0.9.10 causes a temporary file to be created insecurely, which allows l

Q: How do I fix CVE-2005-3121?

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

Q: Is CVE-2005-3121 being exploited?

CVE-2005-3121 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-2005-3121 affect?

CVE-2005-3121 affects module-assistant. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). A rule file in module-assistant before 0.9.10 causes a temporary file to be created insecurely, which allows local users to conduct unauthorized operations.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2005-3121?

Priority 20/100. On your watchlist

Routine

LOW 2.1WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2005-3121 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting module-assistant. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A rule file in module-assistant before 0.9.10 causes a temporary file to be created insecurely, which allows local users to conduct unauthorized operations.

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	2005-10-20
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Debian GNU/Linux · Vendor: eduard bloch

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-10-20 23:02 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

eduard bloch module-assistant UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.9.9 · 0.9 · 0.9.1 · 0.9.2 · 0.9.3 · 0.9.4 · 0.9.5 · 0.9.6

Fixed in: newer than 0.9.9

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy module-assistant || rpm -q module-assistant || module-assistant --version

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

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade module-assistant

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade module-assistant

Note

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

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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-2005-3121?

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

Is CVE-2005-3121 being exploited?

CVE-2005-3121 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-2005-3121 affect?

CVE-2005-3121 affects module-assistant. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). A rule file in module-assistant before 0.9.10 causes a temporary file to be created insecurely, which allows local users to conduct unauthorized operations.

How urgent is CVE-2005-3121?

Priority 20/100. On your watchlist

References

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