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CVE-2005-0503

UnknownEPSS 0.36%

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CVE-2005-0503 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. uim before 0.4.5.1 trusts certain environment variables when libUIM is used in setuid or setgid applications, which allows local users to gain privileges.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

uim before 0.4.5.1 trusts certain environment variables when libUIM is used in setuid or setgid applications, which allows local users to gain privileges.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.36%

27.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
UimUim0.4.5
MandrakesoftMandrake Linux10.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-0503?
uim before 0.4.5.1 trusts certain environment variables when libUIM is used in setuid or setgid applications, which allows local users to gain privileges.
How severe is CVE-2005-0503?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-0503 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0503?
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