CVE-2005-0078
UnknownEPSS 0.38%
Last modified
CVE-2005-0078 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The KDE screen saver in KDE before 3.0.5 does not properly check the return value from a certain function call, which allows attackers with physical access to cause a crash and access the desktop session.. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The KDE screen saver in KDE before 3.0.5 does not properly check the return value from a certain function call, which allows attackers with physical access to cause a crash and access the desktop session.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Debian Linux | 3.0 |
| Kde | Kde | 1.0 |
| Kde | Kde | 1.1 |
| Kde | Kde | 1.1.1 |
| Kde | Kde | 1.1.2 |
| Kde | Kde | 2.0 |
| Kde | Kde | 2.0.1 |
| Kde | Kde | 2.1 |
| Kde | Kde | 2.1_beta1 |
| Kde | Kde | 2.1_beta2 |
| Kde | Kde | 2.2 |
| Kde | Kde | 2.2.1 |
| Kde | Kde | 2.2_beta1 |
| Kde | Kde | 3.0 |
| Kde | Kde | 3.0.1 |
| Kde | Kde | 3.0.2 |
| Kde | Kde | 3.0.3 |
| Kde | Kde | 3.0.4 |
| Kde | Kde | 3.0_beta_1 |
| Kde | Kde | 3.0_beta_2 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 2.1 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 3.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 3.0 |
| Redhat | Linux Advanced Workstation | 2.1 |
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-660Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-009.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-660Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-009.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2005-0078?
The KDE screen saver in KDE before 3.0.5 does not properly check the return value from a certain function call, which allows attackers with physical access to cause a crash and access the desktop session.
How severe is CVE-2005-0078?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-0078 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0078?
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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