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CVE-2005-3149: Uim 0.4.x before 0.4.9.1 and 0.5.0 and earlier does not properly handle the LIBUIM_VANILLA environment vari...

Uim 0.4.x before 0.4.9.1 and 0.5.0 and earlier does not properly handle the LIBUIM_VANILLA environment variable when a suid or sgid application is linked to libuim, such as immodule for Qt, which allows local users to gain privileges.

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CVE-2005-3149 is a local privilege escalation issue in old Uim input method releases. If a privileged setuid or setgid application loads libuim, improper handling of the LIBUIM_VANILLA environment variable may let a local user gain elevated privileges. Exposure is most plausible on legacy Unix/Linux systems with vulnerable Uim packages and setuid or setgid applications linked against libuim. Internet-facing exposure is not indicated by the provided sources. Prioritize remediation where legacy Linux desktops, shared systems, or multi-user servers still include Uim. This is not described as remotely exploitable, but local privilege escalation can turn a low-privilege account into system compromise. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for Uim versions 0.5.0 and earlier or 0.4.x before 0.4.9.1.; Upgrade to fixed vendor packages or Uim releases referenced by Debian, Gentoo, or Uim advisories.; Review setuid and setgid applications that link against libuim..

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