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CVE-2005-4728: Untrusted search path vulnerability (RPATH) in amaya 9.2.1 on Debian GNU/Linux allows local users to gain p...

Untrusted search path vulnerability (RPATH) in amaya 9.2.1 on Debian GNU/Linux allows local users to gain privileges via a malicious Mesa library in the /home/anand directory.

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This is an old local privilege-escalation issue in Amaya 9.2.1 on Debian GNU/Linux. A local user could potentially gain higher privileges if the application loaded a malicious Mesa library from an untrusted path. The available sources do not provide CVSS, detailed affected package ranges, or a named fixed version. Exposure appears limited to legacy Debian GNU/Linux systems running Amaya 9.2.1. Organizations are unlikely to be exposed unless they retain old desktop packages, archived images, or lab systems with this exact software installed. Treat this as a low-scope legacy hygiene item unless Amaya 9.2.1 exists on sensitive Debian systems. It is local-only based on available sources, but privilege escalation on old shared systems can still matter. Mitigation focus: Check Debian vendor guidance and the linked Debian bug for package status.; Remove Amaya 9.2.1 where it is no longer required.; Upgrade affected Debian systems through supported package repositories if updates exist..

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