CVE-2001-0496

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

CVE-2001-0496

CVE-2001-0496 affects the kdesu component of kdelibs. Affected software creates world-readable temporary files that contain authentication information, enabling a local attacker to gain privileges on the system. The Mandrake advisory MDKSA-2001:046-3 describes the issue and provides updated packa...