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CVE-2005-0023

LowPublished

gnome-pty-helper in GNOME libzvt2 and libvte4 allows local users to spoof the logon hostname via a modified DISPLAY environment variable. NOTE: the severity...

Published: Oct 5, 2005
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Oct 3, 2005

Primary CVSS

2.1/ 10Low

nvd · CVSS 2.0

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

EPSS probability estimate

0.9%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 57.5%
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

gnome-pty-helper in GNOME libzvt2 and libvte4 allows local users to spoof the logon hostname via a modified DISPLAY environment variable. NOTE: the severity of this issue has been disputed.

Sources

Gnome-PTY-Helper UTMP - Hostname SpoofingExploit
Paul Szabo · linux · Oct 3, 2005

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