CVE-2005-2494
First published: Tue Sep 06 2005(Updated: )
kcheckpass in KDE 3.2.0 up to 3.4.2 allows local users to gain root access via a symlink attack on lock files.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| KDE Kde Beta 3 | =3.2.0 | |
| KDE Kde Beta 3 | =3.2.1 | |
| KDE Kde Beta 3 | =3.2.2 | |
| KDE Kde Beta 3 | =3.2.3 | |
| KDE Kde Beta 3 | =3.3.0 | |
| KDE Kde Beta 3 | =3.3.1 | |
| KDE Kde Beta 3 | =3.3.2 | |
| KDE Kde Beta 3 | =3.4.0 | |
| KDE Kde Beta 3 | =3.4.1 | |
| KDE Kde Beta 3 | =3.4.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.kde.org/info/security/advisory-20050905-1.txt
- http://www.suresec.org/advisories/adv6.pdf
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-815
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:160
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-176-1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16692
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18139
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0582.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21481
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14736
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112611555928169&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112603999215453&w=2
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9388
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-2494?
CVE-2005-2494 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for local users to gain root access.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2494?
To mitigate CVE-2005-2494, it is recommended to upgrade to a patched version of KDE that is not affected by this vulnerability.
Which versions of KDE are affected by CVE-2005-2494?
KDE versions 3.2.0 up to 3.4.2, including 3.2.1, 3.2.2, 3.3.0, 3.3.1, 3.3.2, 3.4.0, 3.4.1, and 3.4.2 are affected by CVE-2005-2494.
What kind of attack does CVE-2005-2494 involve?
CVE-2005-2494 involves a symlink attack where local users can exploit lock files to gain elevated privileges.
Is CVE-2005-2494 a local or remote vulnerability?
CVE-2005-2494 is a local vulnerability that requires access to the affected system to exploit.
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