CVE-2005-3535: Buffer overflow in KETM 0.0.6 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors.

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HIGH 7.5WATCHLISTDOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-3535 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting ketm. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in KETM 0.0.6 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors.

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.4% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-12-27
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Debian GNU/Linux · Vendor: ketm

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 22:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ketm ketm DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.0.6

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.0.6

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.0.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison ketm sudo apt install ketm=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.0.6> sudo apt-mark hold ketm

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

dnf --showduplicates list ketm sudo dnf downgrade ketm-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.0.6> sudo dnf versionlock add ketm

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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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-2005-3535?

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

Is CVE-2005-3535 being exploited?

CVE-2005-3535 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-2005-3535 affect?

CVE-2005-3535 affects ketm. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Buffer overflow in KETM 0.0.6 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors.

How urgent is CVE-2005-3535?

Priority 52/100. High severity; On your watchlist

References

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