Description
cdrecord in the cdrtools package before 2.01, when installed setuid root, does not properly drop privileges before executing a program specified in the RSH environment variable, which allows local users to gain privileges.
Product(s):
- Cdrtools Cdrecord 1.11
- Cdrtools Cdrecord 2.0
Question to Ask Vendors:
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2004-0806, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2004-0806 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.