CVE-2010-4708
First published: Mon Jan 24 2011(Updated: )
The pam_env module in Linux-PAM (aka pam) 1.1.2 and earlier reads the .pam_environment file in a user's home directory, which might allow local users to run programs with an unintended environment by executing a program that relies on the pam_env PAM check.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| SUSE PAM | <=1.1.2 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=641335
- http://pam.cvs.sourceforge.net/viewvc/pam/Linux-PAM/modules/pam_env/pam_env.c?r1=1.22&r2=1.23
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/09/27/7
- http://pam.cvs.sourceforge.net/viewvc/pam/Linux-PAM/modules/pam_env/pam_env.8.xml?r1=1.7&r2=1.8
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46046
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49711
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201206-31.xml
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/65037
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-4708?
CVE-2010-4708 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for local users to exploit unintended environment variables.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4708?
To mitigate CVE-2010-4708, upgrade to Linux-PAM version 1.1.3 or later where the vulnerability is addressed.
Who is affected by CVE-2010-4708?
CVE-2010-4708 affects users of Linux-PAM versions up to and including 1.1.2.
What kind of exploitation can occur with CVE-2010-4708?
Exploitation of CVE-2010-4708 allows local users to run programs with modified environment variables by manipulating the .pam_environment file.
Is CVE-2010-4708 limited to a specific Linux distribution?
CVE-2010-4708 is not limited to a specific distribution, as it affects the Linux-PAM module used across various distributions.
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- version/suse pam/0.99.4.0
- version/suse pam/0.99.5.0
- version/suse pam/0.99.6.0
- version/suse pam/0.99.6.1
- version/suse pam/0.99.6.2
- version/suse pam/0.99.6.3
- version/suse pam/0.99.7.0
- version/suse pam/0.99.7.1
- version/suse pam/0.99.8.0
- version/suse pam/0.99.8.1
- version/suse pam/0.99.9.0
- version/suse pam/0.99.10.0
- version/suse pam/1.0.0
- version/suse pam/1.0.1
- version/suse pam/1.0.2
- version/suse pam/1.0.3
- version/suse pam/1.0.4
- version/suse pam/1.1.0
- version/suse pam/1.1.1
- version/suse pam/1.1.2