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CVE-2005-3629

UnknownEPSS 0.39%

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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

EPSS Probability
0.39%

30.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
RedhatEnterprise Linux3.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux4.0

References

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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Source: NVD / NIST