CVE-2005-2672

NONECVSS 0.0

0.0

pwmconfig in LM_sensors before 2.9.1 creates temporary files insecurely, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the fancontrol temporary file.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 27.5%
KEV: Not listed

Published

August 23, 2005

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (26)

cve@mitrehttp://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=324193
cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/16501
cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/17499
cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/17535
cve@mitrehttp://secure.netroedge.com/~lm78/cvs/lm_sensors2/CHANGES
cve@mitrehttp://securitytracker.com/id?1015180
cve@mitrehttp://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-814
cve@mitrehttp://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:149
cve@mitrehttp://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-825.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14624
cve@mitrehttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/1492
cve@mitrehttps://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9993
cve@mitrehttps://usn.ubuntu.com/172-1/
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=324193
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/16501

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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2005-2672?

CVE-2005-2672 is a none vulnerability published on August 23, 2005. pwmconfig in LM_sensors before 2.9.1 creates temporary files insecurely, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the fancontrol temporary file.

When was CVE-2005-2672 disclosed?

CVE-2005-2672 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-2005-2672 actively exploited?

CVE-2005-2672 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 27.5% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2005-2672?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2005-2672, 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-2005-2672

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