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CVE-2005-2499

LOW · CVSS 2.1 EPSS 0.37%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2005-08-23 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a low severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1. It may lead to a denial-of-service condition.

CVE
CVE-2005-2499
Severity
LOW
CVSS
2.1
EPSS
0.37%

Original NVD Description

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.