Vulnerability Description
KPPP 2.1.2 in KDE 3.1.5 and earlier, when setuid root without certain wrappers, does not properly close a privileged file descriptor for a domain socket, which allows local users to read and write to /etc/hosts and /etc/resolv.conf and gain control over DNS name resolution by opening a number of file descriptors before executing kppp.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Bernd Wuebben | Kppp | 2.1.2 |
| Kde | Kde | 3.1 |
References
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000934Patch
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-692PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=208&type=vulnerabilitiesPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.kde.org/info/security/advisory-20050228-1.txtPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-175.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000934Patch
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-692PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=208&type=vulnerabilitiesPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.kde.org/info/security/advisory-20050228-1.txtPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-175.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-0205?
CVE-2005-0205 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). KPPP 2.1.2 in KDE 3.1.5 and earlier, when setuid root without certain wrappers, does not properly close a privileged file descriptor for a domain socket, which allows local users to read and write to ...
How severe is CVE-2005-0205?
CVE-2005-0205 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-2005-0205?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Bernd Wuebben Kppp, Kde Kde.