kdesu program in KDE2 (KDE before 2.2.0-6) does not properly verify the owner of a UNIX socket that is used to send a password, which allows local users to steal passwords and gain privileges.
Affected Platforms
Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux Corporate ServerMandrakesoft Mandrake LinuxCaldera Openlinux EdesktopConectiva LinuxSuse Suse Linux