CVE-2005-4590 Security feature bypass in n/a
Local attackers can bypass kiosk restrictions by using removable media with autorun or invoking external applications via file URLs.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2005-4590?
CVE-2005-4590 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Dec 2005. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Spb Kiosk Engine 1.0.0.1 allows local users to bypass restrictions on allowed applications via (1) removable media containing a program that will execute because of the autorun setting and (2) applications that are able to invoke other applications, as demonstrated by a file: URL specifying a .exe file.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-4590?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Spb Kiosk Engine.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4590?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-4590 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2005-4590 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-4590 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x9pw-33c7-c62h.