Vulnerability Description
kcheckpass in KDE 3.2.0 up to 3.4.2 allows local users to gain root access via a symlink attack on lock files.
CVSS Score
7.2
HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Kde | Kde | 3.2.0 |
References
- ftp://ftp.kde.org/pub/kde/security_patches/post-3.4.2-kdebase-kcheckpass.diffPatch
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112603999215453&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112611555928169&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16692
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18139
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21481
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-815
- http://www.kde.org/info/security/advisory-20050905-1.txtPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:160
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0582.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14736
- http://www.suresec.org/advisories/adv6.pdf
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-176-1
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- ftp://ftp.kde.org/pub/kde/security_patches/post-3.4.2-kdebase-kcheckpass.diffPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-2494?
CVE-2005-2494 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). kcheckpass in KDE 3.2.0 up to 3.4.2 allows local users to gain root access via a symlink attack on lock files.
How severe is CVE-2005-2494?
CVE-2005-2494 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-2005-2494?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Kde Kde.