MEDIUM
CVE-2005-2136
CWE-863Published: July 5, 2005· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
4.6
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Raritan Dominion SX (DSX) Console Servers DSX16, DSX32, DSX4, DSX8, and DSXA-48 set (1) world-readable permissions for /etc/shadow and (2) world-writable permissions for /bin/busybox, which allows local users to obtain hashed passwords or execute arbitrary code as other users.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2005-2136 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
raritan10 product(s)
dominion sx4 firmwaredominion sx4dominion sx8 firmwaredominion sx8dominion sx16 firmwaredominion sx16dominion sx32 firmwaredominion sx32dominion sxa-48 firmwaredominion sxa-48
Source: NVD CPE · 10 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (6)
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http://seclists.org/lists/bugtraq/2005/Jun/0251.htmlExploit · Mailing List · Patch · Third Party Advisory · Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/15853Not Applicable · Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14084Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://seclists.org/lists/bugtraq/2005/Jun/0251.htmlExploit · Mailing List · Patch · Third Party Advisory · Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/15853Not Applicable · Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14084Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2005-2136
CVSS Score4.6 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-863
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJul 5, 2005
Related CVEs (CWE-863)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2005-2136 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.