Vulnerability Description
start_kdeinit in KDE 3.5.5 through 3.5.9, when installed setuid root, allows local users to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via "user-influenceable input" (probably command-line arguments) that cause start_kdeinit to send SIGUSR1 signals to other processes.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Kde | Kde | 3.5.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- ftp://ftp.kde.org/pub/kde/security_patches/post-kde-3.5.5-kinit.diffExploit
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-05/msg00000.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29951Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29977
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30113
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200804-30.xml
- http://www.kde.org/info/security/advisory-20080426-2.txt
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:097
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28938
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019924
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-608-1
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1370/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42039
- ftp://ftp.kde.org/pub/kde/security_patches/post-kde-3.5.5-kinit.diffExploit
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-05/msg00000.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-1671?
CVE-2008-1671 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). start_kdeinit in KDE 3.5.5 through 3.5.9, when installed setuid root, allows local users to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via "user-influenceable input" (probably comma...
How severe is CVE-2008-1671?
CVE-2008-1671 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-2008-1671?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Kde Kde.