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CVE-2005-4790

UnknownEPSS 0.48%

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CVE-2005-4790 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple untrusted search path vulnerabilities in SUSE Linux 9.3 and 10.0, and possibly other distributions, cause the working directory to be added to LD_LIBRARY_PATH, which might allow local users to execute arbitrary code via (1) beagle, (2) tomboy, or (3) blam. NOTE: in August 2007, the tomboy vector was reported for other distributions.. EPSS estimates a 0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple untrusted search path vulnerabilities in SUSE Linux 9.3 and 10.0, and possibly other distributions, cause the working directory to be added to LD_LIBRARY_PATH, which might allow local users to execute arbitrary code via (1) beagle, (2) tomboy, or (3) blam. NOTE: in August 2007, the tomboy vector was reported for other distributions.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.48%

37.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
NovellSuse Linux10.0
SuseSuse Linux9.3

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-4790?
Multiple untrusted search path vulnerabilities in SUSE Linux 9.3 and 10.0, and possibly other distributions, cause the working directory to be added to LD_LIBRARY_PATH, which might allow local users to execute arbitrary code via (1) beagle, (2) tomboy, or (3) blam. NOTE: in August 2007, the tomboy vector was reported for other distributions.
How severe is CVE-2005-4790?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-4790 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4790?
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