CVE-2004-2658: Low severity SUSE SuSE Linux vulnerability
Published Dec 31, 2004
·Updated
resmgr in SUSE CORE 9 does not properly identify terminal names, which allows local users to spoof terminals and login types.
Affected Software
1 affected component
SUSE SuSE Linux=9.0
Remediation
Event History
Dec 31, 2004
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Apr 27, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2004-2658?
CVE-2004-2658 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
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How do I fix CVE-2004-2658?
To mitigate CVE-2004-2658, consider updating to a patched version of SUSE Linux that addresses terminal identification issues.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2004-2658?
Local users of SUSE Linux 9.0 are potentially affected by CVE-2004-2658.
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What does CVE-2004-2658 exploit?
CVE-2004-2658 exploits improper identification of terminal names by the resmgr component.
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What are the consequences of CVE-2004-2658?
The consequences of CVE-2004-2658 include the potential for local users to spoof terminal types and gain unauthorized access.