2.1
CWE
NVD-CWE-Other
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2005-0023

First published: Wed Oct 05 2005(Updated: )

gnome-pty-helper in GNOME libzvt2 and libvte4 allows local users to spoof the logon hostname via a modified DISPLAY environment variable. NOTE: the severity of this issue has been disputed.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
libvte
GNOME libraries=1.4.2.19

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2005-0023?

    The severity of CVE-2005-0023 has been disputed, with opinions varying on its impact.

  • How do I fix CVE-2005-0023?

    To fix CVE-2005-0023, update the affected GNOME libraries to the latest secure version.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2005-0023?

    Local users of GNOME libzvt2 and libvte4 are affected by CVE-2005-0023 due to the vulnerability that allows hostname spoofing.

  • What are the consequences of CVE-2005-0023?

    The consequences of CVE-2005-0023 include the potential for local users to spoof the logon hostname, which can lead to security risks.

  • Which GNOME libraries are impacted by CVE-2005-0023?

    CVE-2005-0023 impacts GNOME libvte4 and libzvt2, specifically version 1.4.2.19 of libzvt2.

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