Privilege Escalation in ChessBrain by ChessBrain
CVE-2004-1117

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

Gentoo

Status
Linux
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 January 2005

What is CVE-2004-1117?

The init scripts in ChessBrain versions 20407 and earlier are designed to execute user-owned programs with root privileges. This flaw allows local users to manipulate these programs to elevate their privileges, potentially compromising system integrity. It highlights the importance of securing scripts to prevent unauthorized access and manipulation, thereby ensuring the security of user environments.

References

http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200411-26.xml
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_GENTOO
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18149
vdb-entryx_refsource_XF

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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