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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

EPSS Probability
0.38%

29.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
DebianDebian Linux3.0
KdeKde1.0
KdeKde1.1
KdeKde1.1.1
KdeKde1.1.2
KdeKde2.0
KdeKde2.0.1
KdeKde2.1
KdeKde2.1_beta1
KdeKde2.1_beta2
KdeKde2.2
KdeKde2.2.1
KdeKde2.2_beta1
KdeKde3.0
KdeKde3.0.1
KdeKde3.0.2
KdeKde3.0.3
KdeKde3.0.4
KdeKde3.0_beta_1
KdeKde3.0_beta_2
RedhatEnterprise Linux2.1
RedhatEnterprise Linux3.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Desktop3.0
RedhatLinux Advanced Workstation2.1

References

Timeline

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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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Source: NVD / NIST