CVE-2008-1671
First published: Mon Apr 28 2008(Updated: )
start_kdeinit in KDE 3.5.5 through 3.5.9, when installed setuid root, allows local users to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via "user-influenceable input" (probably command-line arguments) that cause start_kdeinit to send SIGUSR1 signals to other processes.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| KDE Kde Beta 3 | =3.5.5 | |
| KDE Kde Beta 3 | =3.5.6 | |
| KDE Kde Beta 3 | =3.5.7 | |
| KDE Kde Beta 3 | =3.5.8 | |
| KDE Kde Beta 3 | =3.5.9 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.kde.org/info/security/advisory-20080426-2.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28938
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019924
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29951
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200804-30.xml
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-05/msg00000.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29977
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30113
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:097
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-608-1
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1370/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42039
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-1671?
CVE-2008-1671 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for denial of service and arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1671?
To mitigate CVE-2008-1671, remove the setuid bit from the start_kdeinit binary or upgrade to a non-vulnerable version of KDE.
Who is affected by CVE-2008-1671?
CVE-2008-1671 affects local users running KDE 3.5.5 through 3.5.9 with the start_kdeinit component installed setuid root.
What does CVE-2008-1671 exploit?
CVE-2008-1671 exploits user-influenceable input, specifically command-line arguments, to send SIGUSR1 signals to other processes.
What versions of KDE are vulnerable to CVE-2008-1671?
KDE versions 3.5.5, 3.5.6, 3.5.7, 3.5.8, and 3.5.9 are affected by CVE-2008-1671.
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