PatchTheCVECVE-2005-3149: Uim 0.4.x before 0.4.9.1 and 0.5.0 and earlier does not properly handle the LIBUIM_VANILLA environment variabl
CVE-2005-3149 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.6) affecting uim. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Uim 0.4.x before 0.4.9.1 and 0.5.0 and earlier does not properly handle the LIBUIM_VANILLA environment variable when a suid or sgid application is linked to libuim, such as immodule for Qt, which allows local users to gain privileges.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 4.6 (Medium) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 65%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2005-10-05 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2005-3149?
uim: upgrade to newer than 0.5.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2005-3149 being exploited?
CVE-2005-3149 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-2005-3149 affect?
CVE-2005-3149 affects uim. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.6). Uim 0.4.x before 0.4.9.1 and 0.5.0 and earlier does not properly handle the LIBUIM_VANILLA environment variable when a suid or sgid application is linked to libuim, such as immodule for Qt, which allows local users to gain privileges.
How urgent is CVE-2005-3149?
Priority 25/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
Related CVEs
- CVE-2005-0503 MEDIUM 4.6 DOWNGRADE MITIGATE uim before 0.4.5.1 trusts certain environment variables when libUIM is used in setuid or setgid applications,