nwclient.c in ncpfs before 2.2.6 does not drop root privileges before executing utilities…
Priority LOW 32Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Local
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- — Not recorded in CVSS 2.0
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- —
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- Complete · Complete · Complete
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 2.0 · NVD. Fix status from CNA and Red Hat.
Summary
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.
Why it matters now
EPSS 0.00565 47th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix Fixed Red Hat: 1 advisory
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | all versions | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- — Vendor— Affected all versions Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 5
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:ncpfs:ncpfs:2.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 2.2.1 | Vulnerable | Ncpfs |
| cpe:2.3:a:ncpfs:ncpfs:2.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 2.2.2 | Vulnerable | Ncpfs |
| cpe:2.3:a:ncpfs:ncpfs:2.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 2.2.3 | Vulnerable | Ncpfs |
| cpe:2.3:a:ncpfs:ncpfs:2.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 2.2.4 | Vulnerable | Ncpfs |
| cpe:2.3:a:ncpfs:ncpfs:2.2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 2.2.5 | Vulnerable | Ncpfs |
- cpe:2.3:a:ncpfs:ncpfs:2.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 2.2.1 Vulnerable ·Ncpfs
- cpe:2.3:a:ncpfs:ncpfs:2.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 2.2.2 Vulnerable ·Ncpfs
- cpe:2.3:a:ncpfs:ncpfs:2.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 2.2.3 Vulnerable ·Ncpfs
- cpe:2.3:a:ncpfs:ncpfs:2.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 2.2.4 Vulnerable ·Ncpfs
- cpe:2.3:a:ncpfs:ncpfs:2.2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 2.2.5 Vulnerable ·Ncpfs
Remediation
Red Hat 1 advisory
- RHSA-2005:371 Released 2005-05-17 · Red Hat rating Moderatencpfs security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS (Advanced Server) version 2.1
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES version 2.1
- Red Hat Linux Advanced Workstation 2.1
Vendor assessments
Red Hat
Red Hat rating: Moderate. Red Hat's page for this CVE →
| Product | Status | Plan or fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS (Advanced Server) version 2.1 | Fixed | RHSA-2005:371 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES version 2.1 | Fixed | RHSA-2005:371 |
| Red Hat Linux Advanced Workstation 2.1 | Fixed | RHSA-2005:371 |
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2005-0013
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-h263-cqx8-8926
References
More Ncpfs vulnerabilities
- TI-2005-00014 Buffer overflow in ncplogin in ncpfs before 2.2.6 allows remote malicious NetWare servers… CVSS 2.0HIGH 7.5
- TI-2004-00976 Buffer overflow in (1) ncplogin and (2) ncpmap in nwclient.c for ncpfs 2.2.4, and… CVSS 2.0HIGH 7.2
- TI-2010-00752 ncpfs 2.2.6 allows local users to cause a denial of service, obtain sensitive… CVSS 2.0MEDIUM 4.4
- TI-2011-01465 ncpmount in ncpfs 2.2.6 and earlier does not remove the /etc/mtab~ lock file after a… CVSS 2.0MEDIUM 4.4
- TI-2011-01464 ncpfs 2.2.6 and earlier attempts to use (1) ncpmount to append to the /etc/mtab file and… CVSS 2.0LOW 3.3
- TI-2010-00755 The (1) ncpmount, (2) ncpumount, and (3) ncplogin programs in ncpfs 2.2.6 do not properly… CVSS 2.0LOW 2.1
Sources
- CVE-2005-0013 · CVE Program
- CVE-2005-0013 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-h263-cqx8-8926 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
- CVE-2005-0013 · Red Hat security data · CC BY 4.0
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