7.2
CWE
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Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2003-1474

First published: Wed Dec 31 2003(Updated: )

slashem-tty in the FreeBSD Ports Collection is installed with write permissions for the games group, which allows local users with group games privileges to modify slashem-tty and execute arbitrary code as other users, as demonstrated using a separate vulnerability in LTris.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Freebsd Slashem-tty=0.0.6e.4f.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2003-1474?

    CVE-2003-1474 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for local users to execute arbitrary code.

  • How do I fix CVE-2003-1474?

    To fix CVE-2003-1474, change the permissions of slashem-tty to remove write access for the games group.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2003-1474?

    Local users who have group memberships in the games group on affected systems are at risk from CVE-2003-1474.

  • What software versions are affected by CVE-2003-1474?

    CVE-2003-1474 affects slashem-tty version 0.0.6e.4f.8 in the FreeBSD Ports Collection.

  • Can CVE-2003-1474 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2003-1474 is not a remotely exploitable vulnerability as it requires local access to the system.

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