CVE-2004-0690
First published: Tue Sep 14 2004(Updated: )
The DCOPServer in KDE 3.2.3 and earlier allows local users to gain unauthorized access via a symlink attack on DCOP files in the /tmp directory.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| KDE Kde Beta 3 | =3.2.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.kde.org/info/security/advisory-20040811-2.txt
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=261386
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200408-13.xml
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/330638
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10924
- http://secunia.com/advisories/12276
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000864
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2004:086
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=109225538901170&w=2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16962
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2004-0690?
CVE-2004-0690 is considered a local privilege escalation vulnerability.
What causes CVE-2004-0690?
CVE-2004-0690 is caused by a symlink attack on DCOP files located in the /tmp directory.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0690?
To fix CVE-2004-0690, upgrade KDE to version 3.2.4 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2004-0690?
Local users on systems running KDE versions 3.2.3 and earlier are affected by CVE-2004-0690.
Is CVE-2004-0690 easily exploitable?
Yes, CVE-2004-0690 can be easily exploited by local users with access to the /tmp directory.
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