chfn in pwdutils 3.0.4 and earlier on SuSE Linux, and possibly other operating systems, does not properly check arguments for the GECOS field, which allows local users to gain privileges.
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Published : 2005-11-05 11:02
Updated : 2025-04-03 01:03
NVD link : CVE-2005-3503
Mitre link : CVE-2005-3503
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2005-3503
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Products Affected
pwdutils
- pwdutils
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