Description
cmd5checkpw, when running setuid, does not properly drop privileges before calling the execvp function, which allows local users to read the poppasswd file.
Product(s):
- Krzysztof Dabrowski CMD5CHECKPW 0.20
- Krzysztof Dabrowski CMD5CHECKPW 0.21
- Krzysztof Dabrowski CMD5CHECKPW 0.22
Question to Ask Vendors:
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2005-0580, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2005-0580 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.