CVE-2005-3503

N/A Unknown
Published: November 05, 2005 Modified: April 16, 2026
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Description

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.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/17469
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www.osvdb.org/20525
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/415725/30/0/threaded
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15314
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://secunia.com/advisories/17469
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.osvdb.org/20525
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/415725/30/0/threaded
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15314
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

8 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.6%
71th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

pwdutils