CVE-2005-2499

NONECVSS 0.0

0.0

slocate before 2.7 does not properly process very long paths, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (updatedb exit and incomplete slocate database) via a certain crafted directory structure.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 19.9%
KEV: Not listed

Published

August 23, 2005

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (16)

secalert@redhathttp://securitytracker.com/id?1014751
secalert@redhathttp://www.osvdb.org/19034
secalert@redhathttp://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-345.html
secalert@redhathttp://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-346.html
secalert@redhathttp://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-747.html
secalert@redhathttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14640
secalert@redhathttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/22316
secalert@redhathttps://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9538
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://securitytracker.com/id?1014751
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.osvdb.org/19034
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-345.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-346.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-747.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14640
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/22316

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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2005-2499?

CVE-2005-2499 is a none vulnerability published on August 23, 2005. slocate before 2.7 does not properly process very long paths, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (updatedb exit and incomplete slocate database) via a certain crafted directory structure.

When was CVE-2005-2499 disclosed?

CVE-2005-2499 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on August 23, 2005, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2005-2499 actively exploited?

CVE-2005-2499 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 19.9% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2005-2499?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2005-2499, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2005-2499

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