CVE-2005-0503
First published: Mon Feb 21 2005(Updated: )
uim before 0.4.5.1 trusts certain environment variables when libUIM is used in setuid or setgid applications, which allows local users to gain privileges.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| UIM | =0.4.5 | |
| Mandrake Linux | =10.1 | |
| Mandrake Linux | =10.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-0503?
CVE-2005-0503 is categorized as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to escalate privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0503?
To mitigate CVE-2005-0503, upgrade to UIM version 0.4.5.1 or later, which addresses the privilege escalation issue.
What type of applications are affected by CVE-2005-0503?
CVE-2005-0503 affects setuid and setgid applications that use libUIM.
Who is impacted by CVE-2005-0503?
Local users on systems using vulnerable versions of UIM are impacted by CVE-2005-0503.
Is CVE-2005-0503 specific to any operating systems?
CVE-2005-0503 primarily affects Mandrake Linux 10.1 and any installations of UIM before version 0.4.5.1.
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