CVE-2004-0806
UnknownEPSS 1.73%
Last modified
CVE-2004-0806 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. cdrecord in the cdrtools package before 2.01, when installed setuid root, does not properly drop privileges before executing a program specified in the RSH environment variable, which allows local users to gain privileges.. EPSS estimates a 1.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
cdrecord in the cdrtools package before 2.01, when installed setuid root, does not properly drop privileges before executing a program specified in the RSH environment variable, which allows local users to gain privileges.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cdrtools | Cdrecord | 1.11 |
| Cdrtools | Cdrecord | 2.0 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/12481/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/700326Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.org/bid/11075Exploit, Patch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/12481/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/700326Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.org/bid/11075Exploit, Patch
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2004-0806?
cdrecord in the cdrtools package before 2.01, when installed setuid root, does not properly drop privileges before executing a program specified in the RSH environment variable, which allows local users to gain privileges.
How severe is CVE-2004-0806?
Severity scoring for CVE-2004-0806 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0806?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2004-0806?
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