Vulnerability Description
Star before 1.5_alpha46 does not drop the effective user ID (euid) before calling external programs, which could allow local users to gain privileges by modifying the RSH environment variable to reference a malicious program.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Joerg Schilling | Star Tape Archiver | 1.5_a45 |
References
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1011195
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200409-11.xml
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/339089PatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11141PatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17297
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1011195
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200409-11.xml
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/339089PatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11141PatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17297
FAQ
What is CVE-2004-0850?
CVE-2004-0850 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Star before 1.5_alpha46 does not drop the effective user ID (euid) before calling external programs, which could allow local users to gain privileges by modifying the RSH environment variable to refer...
How severe is CVE-2004-0850?
CVE-2004-0850 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2004-0850?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Joerg Schilling Star Tape Archiver.