CVE-2005-4778: Low severity SUSE Suse Sled Beagle vulnerability
Published Dec 31, 2005
·Updated
The powersave daemon in SUSE Linux 10.0 before 20051007 has an unspecified "configuration problem," which allows local users to suspend the computer and possibly perform certain other unauthorized actions.
Affected Software
6 affected components
SUSE Suse Sled Beagle=10.0
SUSE SuSE Linux=10.0
SUSE SuSE Linux=10.0
SUSE Suse Sled Beagle=10.0
SUSE SuSE Linux=10.0
SUSE SuSE Linux=10.0
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Dec 31, 2005
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Apr 13, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2005-4778?
CVE-2005-4778 is characterized as a local privilege escalation vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2005-4778?
To fix CVE-2005-4778, update the SUSE Linux system to the latest version that addresses the configuration issue.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2005-4778?
Users of SUSE Linux 10.0 before 20051007 are affected by CVE-2005-4778.
4
What actions can be taken by exploiting CVE-2005-4778?
Exploitation of CVE-2005-4778 can allow local users to suspend the computer and perform other unauthorized actions.
5
When was CVE-2005-4778 disclosed?
CVE-2005-4778 was disclosed in October 2005.