CVE-2005-3629
UnknownEPSS 0.39%
Last modified
CVE-2005-3629 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. initscripts in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 does not properly handle certain environment variables when /sbin/service is executed, which allows local users with sudo permissions for /sbin/service to gain root privileges via unknown vectors.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
initscripts in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 does not properly handle certain environment variables when /sbin/service is executed, which allows local users with sudo permissions for /sbin/service to gain root privileges via unknown vectors.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 3.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 4.0 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19162Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015732Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0016.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19162Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015732Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0016.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2005-3629?
initscripts in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 does not properly handle certain environment variables when /sbin/service is executed, which allows local users with sudo permissions for /sbin/service to gain root privileges via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2005-3629?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-3629 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3629?
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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