OSVDB ID: 26506 Title: aRts artswrapper Helper Application Local Privilege Escalation |
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aRts artswrapper contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to gain access to unauthorized privileges. The issue is triggered because the artswrapper helper application does not properly process setuid() function call failures. This flaw may lead to a loss of Confidentiality. |
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Local Access Required
Attack Type: Authentication Management Impact: Loss of Confidentiality Exploit: Exploit Public Disclosure: Vendor Verified OSVDB: Web Related |
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KDE Project has released a patch to address this issue. Additionally, it is possible to correct the flaw by implementing the following workaround: remove the suid bit from the artswrapper binary. |
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