CVE-2005-4788 Security feature bypass in n/a
Local attackers can bypass USB device access controls in SUSE Linux by using alternate syntax, potentially gaining unauthorized device access.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2005-4788?
CVE-2005-4788 is a low-severity vulnerability in Suse Suse Linux, published on 26 Apr 2006. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
resmgr in SUSE Linux 9.2 and 9.3, and possibly other distributions, allows local users to bypass access control rules for USB devices via "alternate syntax for specifying USB devices."
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-4788?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Suse Suse Linux.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4788?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-4788 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2005-4788 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-4788 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Suse Suse Linux
- CVE-2007-0460 Memory corruption in n/a
- CVE-2005-2023 The send_pinentry_environment function in asshelp.c in gpg2 on SUSE Linux 9.3 does not properly handle certain options, which can prevent pi
- CVE-2004-2004 The Live CD in SUSE LINUX 9.1 Personal edition is configured without a password for root, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges via SSH.
- CVE-2000-1040 Denial of service in n/a
- CVE-2000-1044 Memory corruption in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w35j-g472-jv3v.