CVE-2005-1705
First published: Tue May 24 2005(Updated: )
gdb before 6.3 searches the current working directory to load the .gdbinit configuration file, which allows local users to execute arbitrary commands as the user running gdb.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GNU Debugger | <=6.3 |
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Reference Links
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=88398
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200505-15.xml
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:095
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-801.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-709.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17072
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17356
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2006-015.htm
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18506
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11072
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-1705?
CVE-2005-1705 is considered a high severity vulnerability.
How does CVE-2005-1705 affect users?
CVE-2005-1705 allows local users to execute arbitrary commands as the user running gdb.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1705?
To fix CVE-2005-1705, update gdb to version 6.3 or later.
What versions of gdb are impacted by CVE-2005-1705?
CVE-2005-1705 affects gdb versions prior to 6.3.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2005-1705?
A possible workaround for CVE-2005-1705 is to ensure that the .gdbinit file cannot be modified by untrusted users.
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