CVE-2005-2655
UnknownEPSS 1.48%
Last modified
CVE-2005-2655 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. lockmail in maildrop before 1.5.3 does not drop privileges before executing commands, which allows local users to gain privileges via command line arguments.. EPSS estimates a 1.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
lockmail in maildrop before 1.5.3 does not drop privileges before executing commands, which allows local users to gain privileges via command line arguments.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Maildrop | Maildrop | 0.50 |
| Maildrop | Maildrop | 0.51 |
| Maildrop | Maildrop | 0.51b |
| Maildrop | Maildrop | 0.51c |
| Maildrop | Maildrop | 0.54 |
| Maildrop | Maildrop | 0.54a |
| Maildrop | Maildrop | 0.54b |
| Maildrop | Maildrop | 0.55 |
| Maildrop | Maildrop | 0.55a |
| Maildrop | Maildrop | 0.55b |
| Maildrop | Maildrop | 0.55c |
| Maildrop | Maildrop | 0.60 |
| Maildrop | Maildrop | 0.61 |
| Maildrop | Maildrop | 0.62 |
| Maildrop | Maildrop | 0.63 |
| Maildrop | Maildrop | 0.64 |
| Maildrop | Maildrop | 0.65 |
| Maildrop | Maildrop | 0.70 |
| Maildrop | Maildrop | 0.71 |
| Maildrop | Maildrop | 0.72 |
| Maildrop | Maildrop | 0.73 |
| Maildrop | Maildrop | 0.74 |
| Maildrop | Maildrop | 0.75 |
| Maildrop | Maildrop | 0.76 |
| Maildrop | Maildrop | 0.99.1 |
| Maildrop | Maildrop | 0.99.2 |
| Maildrop | Maildrop | 1.0 |
| Maildrop | Maildrop | 1.1 |
| Maildrop | Maildrop | 1.2 |
| Maildrop | Maildrop | 1.2.1 |
| Maildrop | Maildrop | 1.2.2 |
| Maildrop | Maildrop | 1.3.0 |
| Maildrop | Maildrop | 1.3.1 |
| Maildrop | Maildrop | 1.3.3 |
| Maildrop | Maildrop | 1.3.4 |
| Maildrop | Maildrop | 1.3.5 |
| Maildrop | Maildrop | 1.3.6 |
| Maildrop | Maildrop | 1.3.7 |
| Maildrop | Maildrop | 1.3.8 |
| Maildrop | Maildrop | 1.3.9 |
| Maildrop | Maildrop | 1.4.0 |
| Maildrop | Maildrop | 1.5.0 |
| Maildrop | Maildrop | 1.5.1 |
| Maildrop | Maildrop | 1.5.2 |
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-791Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-791Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2005-2655?
lockmail in maildrop before 1.5.3 does not drop privileges before executing commands, which allows local users to gain privileges via command line arguments.
How severe is CVE-2005-2655?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-2655 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2655?
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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