CVE-2005-4728: Medium severity Debian amaya vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2005
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Updated

Untrusted search path vulnerability (RPATH) in amaya 9.2.1 on Debian GNU/Linux allows local users to gain privileges via a malicious Mesa library in the /home/anand directory.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Debian amaya=9.2.1.6

Event History

Dec 31, 2005
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Mar 9, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-4728?

CVE-2005-4728 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow local users to gain elevated privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-4728?

To fix CVE-2005-4728, users should remove the vulnerable version of Amaya and install an updated version that doesn't utilize an untrusted search path.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2005-4728?

CVE-2005-4728 affects local users on Debian GNU/Linux machines using Amaya version 9.2.1.

4

What types of attacks can CVE-2005-4728 facilitate?

CVE-2005-4728 can facilitate local privilege escalation attacks through the use of a malicious library.

5

Is CVE-2005-4728 still relevant today?

While CVE-2005-4728 was reported over a decade ago, similar untrusted search path vulnerabilities can still pose risks if not properly addressed in current software systems.

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