CVE-2005-3341: DHIS tools DNS package (dhis-tools-dns) before 5.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symli

Q: How do I fix CVE-2005-3341?

dns package: upgrade to newer than 5.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2005-3341 being exploited?

CVE-2005-3341 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-2005-3341 affect?

CVE-2005-3341 affects dns package. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). DHIS tools DNS package (dhis-tools-dns) before 5.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files created by (1) register-q.sh and (2) register-p.sh.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2005-3341?

Priority 20/100. On your watchlist

Routine

LOW 2.1WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2005-3341 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting dns package. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

DHIS tools DNS package (dhis-tools-dns) before 5.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files created by (1) register-q.sh and (2) register-p.sh.

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	2005-12-27
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Debian GNU/Linux · Vendor: dhis tools

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-12-27 23:03 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dhis tools dns package UPGRADE

Affected: <= 5.0

Fixed in: newer than 5.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy dns-package || rpm -q dns-package || dns-package --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 5.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade dns-package

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade dns-package

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2005-3341?

dns package: upgrade to newer than 5.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-3341 being exploited?

CVE-2005-3341 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-2005-3341 affect?

CVE-2005-3341 affects dns package. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). DHIS tools DNS package (dhis-tools-dns) before 5.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files created by (1) register-q.sh and (2) register-p.sh.

How urgent is CVE-2005-3341?

Priority 20/100. On your watchlist

References

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