CVE-2005-3268: yiff server (yiff-server) 2.14.2 on Debian GNU/Linux runs as root and does not properly verify ownership of fi

Routine

LOW 2.1WATCHLISTDOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-3268 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting yiff server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

yiff server (yiff-server) 2.14.2 on Debian GNU/Linux runs as root and does not properly verify ownership of files that it opens, which allows local users to read arbitrary files.

Why this priority

On your watchlist

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.1 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 66%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-10-20
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Debian GNU/Linux · Vendor: raphael bossek

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

raphael bossek yiff server DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.14.2.7

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.14.2.7

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy yiff-server || rpm -q yiff-server || yiff-server --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.14.2.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison yiff-server sudo apt install yiff-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.14.2.7> sudo apt-mark hold yiff-server

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

dnf --showduplicates list yiff-server sudo dnf downgrade yiff-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.14.2.7> sudo dnf versionlock add yiff-server

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-2005-3268?

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

Is CVE-2005-3268 being exploited?

CVE-2005-3268 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-2005-3268 affect?

CVE-2005-3268 affects yiff server. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). yiff server (yiff-server) 2.14.2 on Debian GNU/Linux runs as root and does not properly verify ownership of files that it opens, which allows local users to read arbitrary files.

How urgent is CVE-2005-3268?

Priority 21/100. On your watchlist

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