CVE-2010-3853
First published: Thu Oct 14 2010(Updated: )
pam_namespace.c in the pam_namespace module in Linux-PAM (aka pam) before 1.1.3 uses the environment of the invoking application or service during execution of the namespace.init script, which might allow local users to gain privileges by running a setuid program that relies on the pam_namespace PAM check, as demonstrated by the sudo program.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| SUSE PAM | <=1.1.2 | |
| SUSE PAM | =0.99.1.0 | |
| SUSE PAM | =0.99.2.0 | |
| SUSE PAM | =0.99.2.1 | |
| SUSE PAM | =0.99.3.0 | |
| SUSE PAM | =0.99.4.0 | |
| SUSE PAM | =0.99.5.0 | |
| SUSE PAM | =0.99.6.0 | |
| SUSE PAM | =0.99.6.1 | |
| SUSE PAM | =0.99.6.2 | |
| SUSE PAM | =0.99.6.3 | |
| SUSE PAM | =0.99.7.0 | |
| SUSE PAM | =0.99.7.1 | |
| SUSE PAM | =0.99.8.0 | |
| SUSE PAM | =0.99.8.1 | |
| SUSE PAM | =0.99.9.0 | |
| SUSE PAM | =0.99.10.0 | |
| SUSE PAM | =1.0.0 | |
| SUSE PAM | =1.0.1 | |
| SUSE PAM | =1.0.2 | |
| SUSE PAM | =1.0.3 | |
| SUSE PAM | =1.0.4 | |
| SUSE PAM | =1.1.0 | |
| SUSE PAM | =1.1.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0891.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0819.html
- http://pam.cvs.sourceforge.net/viewvc/pam/Linux-PAM/modules/pam_namespace/pam_namespace.c?view=log#rev1.13
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=643043
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:220
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2011-0004.html
- http://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2011/000126.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0606
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49711
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201206-31.xml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/516909/100/0/threaded
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2010-0819.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2010-0891.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-3853?
The severity of CVE-2010-3853 is considered moderate due to the potential for local users to gain elevated privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2010-3853?
To fix CVE-2010-3853, update to Linux-PAM version 1.1.3 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2010-3853?
CVE-2010-3853 affects local users on systems using vulnerable versions of Linux-PAM prior to 1.1.3.
What does CVE-2010-3853 exploit?
CVE-2010-3853 exploits the improper handling of the environment by the pam_namespace module in Linux-PAM.
Can CVE-2010-3853 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2010-3853 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local user access to initiate the attack.
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- version/suse pam/0.99.8.1
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