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.
Affected Software
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kpopup | Gernot_stocker | 0.9.1 (including) | 0.9.1 (including) |
| Kpopup | Gernot_stocker | 0.9.5_pre2 (including) | 0.9.5_pre2 (including) |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/10105
- http://www.osvdb.org/2742
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/342736
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8915
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/13540
- http://secunia.com/advisories/10105
- http://www.osvdb.org/2742
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/342736
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8915
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/13540