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CVE-2005-4791

First published: Sat Dec 31 2005(Updated: )

Multiple untrusted search path vulnerabilities in SUSE Linux 10.0 cause the working directory to be added to LD_LIBRARY_PATH, which might allow local users to execute arbitrary code via (1) liferea or (2) banshee.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
SUSE Linux=10.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2005-4791?

    CVE-2005-4791 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for local code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2005-4791?

    To fix CVE-2005-4791, remove the working directory from the LD_LIBRARY_PATH environment variable.

  • Which applications are affected by CVE-2005-4791?

    CVE-2005-4791 specifically affects the Liferea and Banshee applications on SUSE Linux 10.0.

  • Who is impacted by CVE-2005-4791?

    Local users of SUSE Linux 10.0 are impacted by CVE-2005-4791 due to the vulnerabilities in application configurations.

  • Is CVE-2005-4791 specific to a certain version of SUSE Linux?

    Yes, CVE-2005-4791 is specific to SUSE Linux version 10.0.

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