Vulnerability Description
Untrusted search path vulnerability (RPATH) in XnView 1.70 and NView 4.51 on Gentoo Linux allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a malicious library in the current working directory.
CVSS Score
7.2
HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gentoo | Nview | 4.51 |
| Gentoo | Xnview | 1.70 |
References
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=117063
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18235Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18240Vendor Advisory
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200512-18.xmlPatch
- http://www.osvdb.org/22093
- http://www.osvdb.org/22094
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16087Patch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/23910
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=117063
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18235Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18240Vendor Advisory
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200512-18.xmlPatch
- http://www.osvdb.org/22093
- http://www.osvdb.org/22094
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16087Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-4595?
CVE-2005-4595 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Untrusted search path vulnerability (RPATH) in XnView 1.70 and NView 4.51 on Gentoo Linux allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a malicious library in the current working directory.
How severe is CVE-2005-4595?
CVE-2005-4595 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-2005-4595?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gentoo Nview, Gentoo Xnview.