CVE-2001-0178

kdesu program in KDE2 KDE before 2.2.0-6 does not properly verify the owner of a UNIX socket that is used to send a password, which allows local users to steal passwords and gain privileges...

CVE-2001-0178

CVE-2001-0178 affects KDE2’s kdesu: the keep-password feature uses a UNIX socket to pass authentication data, but KDE2 (before 2.2.0-6) does not verify the socket listener’s identity. This can allow local users to obtain root passwords and gain privileges. Multiple advisories confirm the issue an...