CVE-2005-0013
HighSummary
The vulnerability in ncpfs before version 2.2.6 is that the nwclient.c file does not drop root privileges before executing utilities using the NetWare client functions. This allows local users to escalate their privileges.
Risk Assessment
The risk is that a local user can gain unauthorized administrator-level access, potentially leading to full system compromise.
Recommendation
It is recommended to immediately upgrade ncpfs to version 2.2.6 or later, which fixes this vulnerability.
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Original NVD description (English source)
nwclient.c in ncpfs before 2.2.6 does not drop root privileges before executing utilities using the NetWare client functions, which allows local users to gain privileges.
Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS