Vulnerability Description
udev does not properly set permissions on certain files in /dev/input, which allows local users to obtain sensitive data that is entered at the console, such as user passwords.
CVSS Score
4.6
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 4.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 4.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18193PatchVendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015386
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-864.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15994Patch
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18193PatchVendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015386
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-864.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15994Patch
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-3631?
CVE-2005-3631 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). udev does not properly set permissions on certain files in /dev/input, which allows local users to obtain sensitive data that is entered at the console, such as user passwords.
How severe is CVE-2005-3631?
CVE-2005-3631 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-2005-3631?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Enterprise Linux, Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop.