CVE-2005-3149
First published: Wed Oct 05 2005(Updated: )
Uim 0.4.x before 0.4.9.1 and 0.5.0 and earlier does not properly handle the LIBUIM_VANILLA environment variable when a suid or sgid application is linked to libuim, such as immodule for Qt, which allows local users to gain privileges.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| UIM | <=0.5.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.freedesktop.org/pipermail/uim/2005-September/001346.html
- http://lists.freedesktop.org/pipermail/uim/2005-September/001347.html
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=331620
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200510-03.xml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17043
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015002
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-895
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15007
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17058
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17572
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/1947
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/1946
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-3149?
CVE-2005-3149 has a high severity as it allows local users to gain elevated privileges through improper handling of environment variables.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3149?
To fix CVE-2005-3149, upgrade to Uim version 0.4.9.1 or later for the vulnerable 0.4.x series, or use version 0.5.1 or later.
Which Uim versions are affected by CVE-2005-3149?
CVE-2005-3149 affects Uim versions prior to 0.4.9.1 and 0.5.0 or earlier.
Who is vulnerable to CVE-2005-3149?
Local users of systems running affected Uim versions are vulnerable to CVE-2005-3149.
What applications are impacted by CVE-2005-3149?
Suid or sgid applications linked to libuim, such as immodule for Qt, are impacted by CVE-2005-3149.
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