CVE-2001-0496

kdesu in kdelibs package creates world readable temporary files containing authentication info, which can allow local users to gain privileges.

Score

CVSS 2.0 4.6 Medium

Status

Modified - cve@mitre.org

Published

2001-06-27

Last modified

2024-08-08

Affected products

• Mandrake Linux (Mandrakesoft)
• Linux (Redhat)

References

• http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-046.php3
• http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-059.html
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6856