Description
kdesu program in KDE2 (KDE before 2.2.0-6) does not properly verify the owner of a UNIX socket that is used to send a password, which allows local users to steal passwords and gain privileges.
Products
- Caldera OpenLinux eDesktop 2.4
- Conectiva Conectiva Linux 6.0
- MandrakeSoft Mandrake Linux 6.1
- MandrakeSoft Mandrake Linux 7.0
- MandrakeSoft Mandrake Linux 7.1
- MandrakeSoft Mandrake Linux 7.2
- MandrakeSoft Mandrake Linux Corporate Server 1.0.1
- SuSE SuSE Linux 6.0
- SuSE SuSE Linux 6.1
- SuSE SuSE Linux 6.1 alpha
- SuSE SuSE Linux 6.2
- SuSE SuSE Linux 6.3
- SuSE SuSE Linux 6.3 alpha
- SuSE SuSE Linux 6.4
- SuSE SuSE Linux 6.4 alpha
- SuSE SuSE Linux 7.0
- SuSE SuSE Linux 7.0 alpha
Questions to Ask Vendors
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2001-0178, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2001-0178 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?
Recommended Actions
- Check out the advisory links provided below.
References