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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| Type | Values Removed | Values Added | 
|---|---|---|
| References | () http://secunia.com/advisories/17469 - | |
| References | () http://www.osvdb.org/20525 - | |
| References | () http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/415725/30/0/threaded - | |
| References | () http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15314 - | 
Information
                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
 
CWE
                