CVE-2001-0496 Information

Description

kdesu in kdelibs package creates world readable temporary files containing authentication info which can allow local users to gain privileges.

Reference

http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-046.php3 http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-059.html https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6856