CVE-2008-1946: Medium severity gnu coreutils vulnerability

Published Jul 28, 2008
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Updated

The default configuration of su in /etc/pam.d/su in GNU coreutils 5.2.1 allows local users to gain the privileges of a (1) locked or (2) expired account by entering the account name on the command line, related to improper use of the pamsucceedif.so module.

Affected Software

1 affected component
GNU Coreutils=5.2.1

Event History

Jul 28, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-1946?

CVE-2008-1946 is considered to have a moderate severity rating due to its potential to allow local users to escalate privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-1946?

To fix CVE-2008-1946, you should update GNU coreutils to a version later than 5.2.1 where this vulnerability is addressed.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2008-1946?

CVE-2008-1946 affects local users of systems running GNU coreutils version 5.2.1 or earlier.

4

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2008-1946?

CVE-2008-1946 allows local users to gain privileges of locked or expired accounts due to improper configuration in PAM.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2008-1946?

A possible workaround for CVE-2008-1946 involves modifying the PAM configuration to restrict the use of the 'su' command.

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