Description
gpm-root in the gpm package does not properly drop privileges, which allows local users to gain privileges by starting a utility from gpm-root.
Public exploits
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Exploit-DB 1
- gpm 1.18.1/1.19 / Debian 2.x / RedHat 6.x / S.u.S.E 5.3/6.x - gpm Setgid EDB-19816 · local · Mar 22, 2000 · verified
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References
- RHSA-2000:045 vendor-advisory
- 20000322 gpm-root mailing-list
- 1069 vdb-entry
- RHSA-2000:009 vendor-advisory
- 20000405 Security hole in gpm < 1.18.1 vendor-advisory