low2.1
CVE-2001-0178
kdesu program in KDE2 (KDE before 2.2.0-6) does not properly verify the owner of a UNIX socket that is used to send a password, which allows local users to ste…
Impact
kdesu program in KDE2 (KDE before 2.2.0-6) does not properly verify the owner of a UNIX socket that is used to send a password, which allows local users to steal passwords and gain privileges.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Conectiva | Linux | Version 6.0 |
| Caldera | Openlinux Edesktop | Version 2.4 |
| Mandrakesoft | Mandrake Linux | Versions 6.1, 7.0, 7.1, 7.2 |
| Mandrakesoft | Mandrake Linux Corporate Server | Version 1.0.1 |
| Suse | Suse Linux | Versions 6.0, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 7.0 |
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- http://www.calderasystems.com/support/security/advisories/CSSA-2001-005.0.txt
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-018.php3?dis=7.2
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2001_002_kdesu_txt.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5995
- http://www.calderasystems.com/support/security/advisories/CSSA-2001-005.0.txt
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-018.php3?dis=7.2
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2001_002_kdesu_txt.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5995