CVE-2005-3387: The startup script in packages/RedHat/ntop.init in ntop before 3.2, when ntop.conf is writable by users beside

Q: How do I fix CVE-2005-3387?

ntop: upgrade to newer than 3.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2005-3387 being exploited?

CVE-2005-3387 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-2005-3387 affect?

CVE-2005-3387 affects ntop. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.6). The startup script in packages/RedHat/ntop.init in ntop before 3.2, when ntop.conf is writable by users besides root, creates temporary files insecurely, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2005-3387?

Priority 36/100. On your watchlist

Routine

MEDIUM 4.6WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2005-3387 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.6) affecting ntop. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The startup script in packages/RedHat/ntop.init in ntop before 3.2, when ntop.conf is writable by users besides root, creates temporary files insecurely, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Why this priority

On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.6 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 41%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-11-01
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: luca deri

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-11-01 12:47 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

luca deri ntop UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3.1

Fixed in: newer than 3.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ntop || rpm -q ntop || ntop --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade ntop

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade ntop

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-2005-3387?

ntop: upgrade to newer than 3.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-3387 being exploited?

CVE-2005-3387 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-2005-3387 affect?

CVE-2005-3387 affects ntop. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.6). The startup script in packages/RedHat/ntop.init in ntop before 3.2, when ntop.conf is writable by users besides root, creates temporary files insecurely, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

How urgent is CVE-2005-3387?

Priority 36/100. On your watchlist

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