low2.1Public exploit code
CVE-2005-0023
gnome-pty-helper in GNOME libzvt2 and libvte4 allows local users to spoof the logon hostname via a modified DISPLAY environment variable.
Public exploit code
Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.
- Gnome-PTY-Helper UTMP - Hostname Spoofing2005-10-03 · local · linux · Verified
Impact
gnome-pty-helper in GNOME libzvt2 and libvte4 allows local users to spoof the logon hostname via a modified DISPLAY environment variable. NOTE: the severity of this issue has been disputed.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnome | Libvte4 | All versions |
| Gnome | Libzvt2 | Version 1.4.2.19 |
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=330907
- http://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=317312
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112879572407250&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17023
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15004
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/1931
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/22496
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=330907
- http://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=317312
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112879572407250&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17023
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15004
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/1931
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/22496