CVE-2005-3629: High severity redhat Enterprise Linux vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2005
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Updated

initscripts in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 does not properly handle certain environment variables when /sbin/service is executed, which allows local users with sudo permissions for /sbin/service to gain root privileges via unknown vectors.

Affected Software

6 affected components
redhat Enterprise Linux=4.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=4.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=3.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=4.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=3.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=3.0

Event History

Dec 31, 2005
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Mar 8, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-3629?

CVE-2005-3629 is considered a high severity vulnerability as it allows local users to gain root privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-3629?

To fix CVE-2005-3629, ensure that your Red Hat Enterprise Linux system is updated with the latest patches that address this vulnerability.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2005-3629?

CVE-2005-3629 affects users of Red Hat Enterprise Linux versions 3.0 and 4.0 with sudo permissions for the /sbin/service command.

4

Can CVE-2005-3629 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2005-3629 requires local access to the system, so it cannot be exploited remotely.

5

What are the potential consequences of CVE-2005-3629?

If exploited, CVE-2005-3629 can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges, compromising system security.

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