CVE-2008-5103: High severity dcgrendel vmbuilder vulnerability

Published Nov 17, 2008
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Updated

The (1) python-vm-builder and (2) ubuntu-vm-builder implementations in VMBuilder 0.9 in Ubuntu 8.10 omit the -e option when invoking chpasswd with a root:! argument, which configures the root account with a cleartext password of ! (exclamation point) and allows attackers to bypass intended login restrictions.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Dcgrendel Vmbuilder=0.9
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux=6.06-_nil_
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux=7.10
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux=8.04-_nil_
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux=8.10

Event History

Nov 17, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
06:18 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-5103?

CVE-2008-5103 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to the root account.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-5103?

To fix CVE-2008-5103, users should upgrade to a patched version of VMBuilder or modify the settings to enforce secure root account configurations.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5103?

CVE-2008-5103 affects VMBuilder version 0.9 on Ubuntu 8.10.

4

What vulnerabilities does CVE-2008-5103 introduce?

CVE-2008-5103 introduces vulnerabilities that allow attackers to bypass authentication due to improper handling of root passwords.

5

Is CVE-2008-5103 specific to a particular software or operating system?

Yes, CVE-2008-5103 specifically affects the VMBuilder implementation in Ubuntu 8.10.

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