The init scripts in Great Internet Mersenne Prime Search (GIMPS) 23.9 and earlier execute user-owned programs with root privileges, which allows local users to gain privileges by modifying the programs.
CVSS Details
- CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 7.8
Covered by Rapid7
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gentoo Linux | — | Upgrade sci-misc/chessbrain.Upgrade sci-misc/setiathome.Upgrade sci-misc/gimps. | Oct 30, 2017 | Jan 10, 2005 |
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