Vulnerability Description
The KDE PAM configuration shipped with Fedora Core 5 causes KDM passwords to be cached, which allows attackers to login without a password by attempting to log in multiple times.
CVSS Score
10.0
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Kde | Kdebase | 3.5.4_0.4.fc5 |
References
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-3742?
CVE-2006-3742 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). The KDE PAM configuration shipped with Fedora Core 5 causes KDM passwords to be cached, which allows attackers to login without a password by attempting to log in multiple times.
How severe is CVE-2006-3742?
CVE-2006-3742 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-3742?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Kde Kdebase.