CVE-2005-3340: The tuxpaint-import.sh script in Tux Paint (tuxpaint) 0.9.14 and earlier creates temporary files insecurely, w

Routine

HIGH 7.2WATCHLISTDOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-3340 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting tux paint. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The tuxpaint-import.sh script in Tux Paint (tuxpaint) 0.9.14 and earlier creates temporary files insecurely, with unknown impact and attack vectors.

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 65%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Debian GNU/Linux · Vendor: new breed software

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-12-31 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

new breed software tux paint DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.9.14

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.9.14

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy tux-paint || rpm -q tux-paint || tux-paint --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.9.14 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison tux-paint sudo apt install tux-paint=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.9.14> sudo apt-mark hold tux-paint

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

dnf --showduplicates list tux-paint sudo dnf downgrade tux-paint-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.9.14> sudo dnf versionlock add tux-paint

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2005-3340?

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

Is CVE-2005-3340 being exploited?

CVE-2005-3340 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-2005-3340 affect?

CVE-2005-3340 affects tux paint. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The tuxpaint-import.sh script in Tux Paint (tuxpaint) 0.9.14 and earlier creates temporary files insecurely, with unknown impact and attack vectors.

How urgent is CVE-2005-3340?

Priority 39/100. High severity; On your watchlist

References

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