CVE-2005-0070: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2005-0070: Synaesthesia 2.1 and earlier, and possibly other versions, when installed setuid root, does not drop privil...

Synaesthesia 2.1 and earlier, and possibly other versions, when installed setuid root, does not drop privileges before processing configuration and mixer files, which allows local users to read arbitrary files.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 20:57 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This is an old local privilege-related file disclosure issue in Synaesthesia. If the program is installed with setuid root, a local user may be able to make it read files they should not access. The concern is confidentiality on legacy or unmanaged Unix-like systems, not internet-facing remote compromise based on the supplied sources. Exposure appears limited to hosts where Synaesthesia is installed, especially version 2.1 or earlier, and the binary is setuid root. Legacy Debian-era systems or preserved workstation images are the most plausible places to check. Treat as moderate priority for legacy fleet review. It is not presented as a current internet-scale emergency, but it can expose sensitive local files on systems with affected setuid installations. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for Synaesthesia installations and versions.; Remove setuid root from Synaesthesia unless explicitly required.; Check Debian DSA-681 and vendor guidance for corrected packages..

Prepared: Jun 30, 2026, 00:39 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Feb 16, 2005, 05:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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