CVE-2005-4418 Security feature bypass in n/a
Local attackers can bypass security restrictions in Debian vserver kernels due to a default policy trusting unknown capabilities, leading to unauthorized activities.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2005-4418?
CVE-2005-4418 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Mar 2006. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
util-vserver before 0.30.208-1 with kernel-patch-vserver before 1.9.5.5 and 2.x before 2.3 for Debian GNU/Linux sets a default policy that trusts unknown capabilities, which could allow local users to conduct unauthorized activities.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-4418?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Vserver Util-Vserver.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4418?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2005-4418 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-4418 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x674-v2h5-xvcx.