MEDIUM
CVE-2005-4790
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: December 31, 2005· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
6.9
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Multiple untrusted search path vulnerabilities in SUSE Linux 9.3 and 10.0, and possibly other distributions, cause the working directory to be added to LD_LIBRARY_PATH, which might allow local users to execute arbitrary code via (1) beagle, (2) tomboy, or (3) blam. NOTE: in August 2007, the tomboy vector was reported for other distributions.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2005-4790 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (44)
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http://secunia.com/advisories/26480Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/27608Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/27621Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/27799Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/28339Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/28672Vendor Advisory
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2005-4790
CVSS Score6.9 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 31, 2005
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2005-4790 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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