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CVE-2003-0690

UnknownEPSS 2.65%

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CVE-2003-0690 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. KDM in KDE 3.1.3 and earlier does not verify whether the pam_setcred function call succeeds, which may allow attackers to gain root privileges by triggering error conditions within PAM modules, as demonstrated in certain configurations of the MIT pam_krb5 module.. EPSS estimates a 2.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

KDM in KDE 3.1.3 and earlier does not verify whether the pam_setcred function call succeeds, which may allow attackers to gain root privileges by triggering error conditions within PAM modules, as demonstrated in certain configurations of the MIT pam_krb5 module.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.65%

83.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
KdeKde1.1
KdeKde1.1.1
KdeKde1.1.2
KdeKde1.2
KdeKde2.0
KdeKde2.0.1
KdeKde2.0_beta
KdeKde2.1
KdeKde2.1.1
KdeKde2.1.2
KdeKde2.2
KdeKde2.2.1
KdeKde2.2.2
KdeKde3.0
KdeKde3.0.1
KdeKde3.0.2
KdeKde3.0.3
KdeKde3.0.3a
KdeKde3.0.4
KdeKde3.0.5
KdeKde3.0.5a
KdeKde3.0.5b
KdeKde3.1
KdeKde3.1.1
KdeKde3.1.1a
KdeKde3.1.2
KdeKde3.1.3

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2003-0690?
KDM in KDE 3.1.3 and earlier does not verify whether the pam_setcred function call succeeds, which may allow attackers to gain root privileges by triggering error conditions within PAM modules, as demonstrated in certain configurations of the MIT pam_krb5 module.
How severe is CVE-2003-0690?
Severity scoring for CVE-2003-0690 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0690?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST