CVE-2003-0690
First published: Thu Sep 18 2003(Updated: )
KDM in KDE 3.1.3 and earlier does not verify whether the pam_setcred function call succeeds, which may allow attackers to gain root privileges by triggering error conditions within PAM modules, as demonstrated in certain configurations of the MIT pam_krb5 module.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| KDE Kde Beta 3 | =2.2.1 | |
| KDE Kde Beta 3 | =2.1.2 | |
| KDE Kde Beta 3 | =2.0 | |
| KDE Kde Beta 3 | =3.0.2 | |
| KDE Kde Beta 3 | =3.0.5 | |
| KDE Kde Beta 3 | =2.0_beta | |
| KDE Kde Beta 3 | =2.2 | |
| KDE Kde Beta 3 | =3.1.1a | |
| KDE Kde Beta 3 | =2.0.1 | |
| KDE Kde Beta 3 | =1.1 | |
| KDE Kde Beta 3 | =1.1.1 | |
| KDE Kde Beta 3 | =2.1.1 | |
| KDE Kde Beta 3 | =3.0.3a | |
| KDE Kde Beta 3 | =3.0.4 | |
| KDE Kde Beta 3 | =3.1.2 | |
| KDE Kde Beta 3 | =3.1.3 | |
| KDE Kde Beta 3 | =3.0 | |
| KDE Kde Beta 3 | =3.0.1 | |
| KDE Kde Beta 3 | =3.0.5b | |
| KDE Kde Beta 3 | =3.1 | |
| KDE Kde Beta 3 | =2.1 | |
| KDE Kde Beta 3 | =3.0.3 | |
| KDE Kde Beta 3 | =3.1.1 | |
| KDE Kde Beta 3 | =1.1.2 | |
| KDE Kde Beta 3 | =1.2 | |
| KDE Kde Beta 3 | =2.2.2 | |
| KDE Kde Beta 3 | =3.0.5a |
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Reference Links
- http://www.kde.org/info/security/advisory-20030916-1.txt
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-270.html
- http://cert.uni-stuttgart.de/archive/suse/security/2002/12/msg00101.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-388
- http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-443
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-286.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-289.html
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000747
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-287.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-288.html
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:091
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=106374551513499&w=2
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A193
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2003-0690?
CVE-2003-0690 is considered a critical vulnerability as it may allow attackers to gain root privileges.
How does CVE-2003-0690 affect KDE versions?
CVE-2003-0690 affects KDE versions 3.1.3 and earlier, including various earlier versions of KDE.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0690?
To fix CVE-2003-0690, update to a non-vulnerable version of KDE that has patched this vulnerability.
Can CVE-2003-0690 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2003-0690 can potentially be exploited remotely by triggering error conditions in PAM modules.
What are the implications of CVE-2003-0690 for system security?
The implications of CVE-2003-0690 for system security are severe, as it may allow unauthorized access to critical system resources.
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