# CVE-2001-0178: kdesu program in KDE2 (KDE before 2.2.0-6) does not properly verify the owner of a UNIX socket that is used to send a password, which allows

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2001-05-07 · Updated: 2024-08-08

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

kdesu program in KDE2 (KDE before 2.2.0-6) does not properly verify the owner of a UNIX socket that is used to send a password, which allows local users to steal passwords and gain privileges.

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## References

- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2001_002_kdesu_txt.html
- http://www.calderasystems.com/support/security/advisories/CSSA-2001-005.0.txt
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-018.php3?dis=7.2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5995

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