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CVE-2004-0806

HighPublished

cdrecord in the cdrtools package before 2.01, when installed setuid root, does not properly drop privileges before executing a program specified in the RSH...

Published: Sep 14, 2004
Updated: Aug 8, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Sep 11, 2004

Primary CVSS

7.2/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

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

EPSS probability estimate

1.7%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 76.2%
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

cdrecord in the cdrtools package before 2.01, when installed setuid root, does not properly drop privileges before executing a program specified in the RSH environment variable, which allows local users to gain privileges.

Sources

CDRecord's ReadCD - '$RSH exec()' SUID Shell CreationExploit
I)ruid · linux · Sep 11, 2004
CDRecord's ReadCD - Local Privilege EscalationExploit
Max Vozeler · linux · Sep 19, 2004

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