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CVE-2003-1167

HighPublished

misc.cpp in KPopup 0.9.1 trusts the PATH variable when executing killall, which allows local users to elevate their privileges by modifying the PATH...

Published: May 10, 2005
Updated: Aug 8, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Oct 28, 2003

Primary CVSS

7.2/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS probability estimate

1.0%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 61.0%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

misc.cpp in KPopup 0.9.1 trusts the PATH variable when executing killall, which allows local users to elevate their privileges by modifying the PATH variable to reference a malicious killall program.

Sources

kpopup 0.9.x - Privileged Command ExecutionExploit
b0f · linux · Oct 28, 2003

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