CVE-2008-3970
First published: Wed Sep 10 2008(Updated: )
pam_mount 0.10 through 0.45, when luserconf is enabled, does not verify mountpoint and source ownership before mounting a user-defined volume, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions via a local mount.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| SUSE PAM Mount | =0.10 | |
| SUSE PAM Mount | =0.11 | |
| SUSE PAM Mount | =0.12.2 | |
| SUSE PAM Mount | =0.13 | |
| SUSE PAM Mount | =0.15 | |
| SUSE PAM Mount | =0.16 | |
| SUSE PAM Mount | =0.17 | |
| SUSE PAM Mount | =0.18 | |
| SUSE PAM Mount | =0.19 | |
| SUSE PAM Mount | =0.20 | |
| SUSE PAM Mount | =0.21 | |
| SUSE PAM Mount | =0.26 | |
| SUSE PAM Mount | =0.27 | |
| SUSE PAM Mount | =0.28 | |
| SUSE PAM Mount | =0.29 | |
| SUSE PAM Mount | =0.31 | |
| SUSE PAM Mount | =0.32 | |
| SUSE PAM Mount | =0.35 | |
| SUSE PAM Mount | =0.35.1 | |
| SUSE PAM Mount | =0.37 | |
| SUSE PAM Mount | =0.38 | |
| SUSE PAM Mount | =0.39 | |
| SUSE PAM Mount | =0.40 | |
| SUSE PAM Mount | =0.41 | |
| SUSE PAM Mount | =0.43 | |
| SUSE PAM Mount | =0.44 | |
| SUSE PAM Mount | =0.45 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/06/3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/09/12
- http://sourceforge.net/mailarchive/forum.php?thread_name=alpine.LNX.1.10.0809042353120.17569%40fbirervta.pbzchgretzou.qr&forum_name=pam-mount-user
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:208
- http://dev.medozas.de/gitweb.cgi?p=pam_mount;a=commitdiff;h=33b91d7659ae3aa78b1e94fd3f8e545ae5ff25db
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31041
- http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=624240
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-09/msg00005.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44960
- http://dev.medozas.de/gitweb.cgi?p=pam_mount%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=33b91d7659ae3aa78b1e94fd3f8e545ae5ff25db
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-3970?
CVE-2008-3970 is considered a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3970?
To fix CVE-2008-3970, ensure you are using updates from the vendor that address the issue, and avoid using the luserconf option if possible.
What systems are affected by CVE-2008-3970?
CVE-2008-3970 affects multiple versions of pam_mount from 0.10 to 0.45.
What type of attack does CVE-2008-3970 facilitate?
CVE-2008-3970 allows local users to bypass access restrictions when mounting user-defined volumes.
Is there a specific configuration that leads to CVE-2008-3970?
Yes, CVE-2008-3970 is triggered when luserconf is enabled without proper mountpoint verification.
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