Vulnerability Description
KDM in KDE 3.1.3 and earlier does not verify whether the pam_setcred function call succeeds, which may allow attackers to gain root privileges by triggering error conditions within PAM modules, as demonstrated in certain configurations of the MIT pam_krb5 module.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Kde | Kde | 1.1 |
References
- http://cert.uni-stuttgart.de/archive/suse/security/2002/12/msg00101.html
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000747
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=106374551513499&w=2
- http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-388
- http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-443
- http://www.kde.org/info/security/advisory-20030916-1.txtPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:091
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-270.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-286.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-287.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-288.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-289.html
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://cert.uni-stuttgart.de/archive/suse/security/2002/12/msg00101.html
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000747
FAQ
What is CVE-2003-0690?
CVE-2003-0690 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). KDM in KDE 3.1.3 and earlier does not verify whether the pam_setcred function call succeeds, which may allow attackers to gain root privileges by triggering error conditions within PAM modules, as dem...
How severe is CVE-2003-0690?
CVE-2003-0690 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2003-0690?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Kde Kde.