CVE-2005-0205: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2005-0205: KPPP 2.1.2 in KDE 3.1.5 and earlier, when setuid root without certain wrappers, does not properly close a p...

KPPP 2.1.2 in KDE 3.1.5 and earlier, when setuid root without certain wrappers, does not properly close a privileged file descriptor for a domain socket, which allows local users to read and write to /etc/hosts and /etc/resolv.conf and gain control over DNS name resolution by opening a number of file descriptors before executing kppp.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 21:05 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a legacy local vulnerability in KDE's KPPP dial-up tool. On affected systems, a local user could tamper with DNS-related configuration files, potentially redirecting name resolution and weakening trust in network connections. It requires local access and applies to old KDE/KPPP deployments. Exposure is most likely on legacy Linux systems still running KDE 3.1.5 or earlier with KPPP installed setuid root. The affected metadata is sparse, so distribution-specific package names and fixed versions should be confirmed from vendor advisories. Treat this as a legacy hygiene issue unless old KDE desktop systems remain in use. Prioritize remediation on shared workstations, lab systems, or legacy environments where untrusted local users can log in. Mitigation focus: Apply relevant KDE or distribution security updates from vendor advisories.; Remove or disable KPPP if it is not operationally required.; Review setuid-root configuration for KPPP on legacy hosts..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 23:55 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Feb 28, 2005, 05:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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