CVE-2005-3503 json
chfn in pwdutils 3.0.4 and earlier on SuSE Linux, and possibly other operating systems, does not properly check arguments for the GECOS fie…
published 2005-11-05 21 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2005-3502
- cvss
- 7.2
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 2.8%
- EPSS 2.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 86%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
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.
Timeline
- Published
- First public exploit (EDB-1299)
Exploit prediction
2.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 86% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-1299 Linux chfn (SuSE 9.3/10) - Local Privilege Escalation local, 2005-11-08
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.2 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
References
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securityfocus.com
/archive/1/415725/30/0/threaded
vendor-advisory
-
osvdb.org
/20525
vdb-entry
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secunia.com
/advisories/17469
third-party-advisory
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/15314
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2005-3503
- NVD CVE-2005-3503
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