CVE-2005-3503

Summary

chfn in pwdutils 3.0.4 and earlier on SuSE Linux, and possibly other operating systems, does not properly check arguments for the GECOS field, which allows local users to gain privileges.

Affected Software

Weaknesses

• n/a

ADP Enrichment

CVE Program Container

Additional References

• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/415725/30/0/threaded
• http://www.osvdb.org/20525
• http://secunia.com/advisories/17469
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15314

References

• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/415725/30/0/threaded
• http://www.osvdb.org/20525
• http://secunia.com/advisories/17469
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15314

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