Vulnerability Description
The KDE screen saver in KDE before 3.0.5 does not properly check the return value from a certain function call, which allows attackers with physical access to cause a crash and access the desktop session.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Debian Linux | 3.0 |
| Kde | Kde | 1.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 2.1 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 3.0 |
| Redhat | Linux Advanced Workstation | 2.1 |
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-660PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-009.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/19084
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-660PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-009.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/19084
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-0078?
CVE-2005-0078 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). The KDE screen saver in KDE before 3.0.5 does not properly check the return value from a certain function call, which allows attackers with physical access to cause a crash and access the desktop sess...
How severe is CVE-2005-0078?
CVE-2005-0078 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-0078?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Debian Debian Linux, Kde Kde, Redhat Enterprise Linux, Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop, Redhat Linux Advanced Workstation.