CVE-2010-4708: High severity Linux-PAM Linux-PAM vulnerability

Published Jan 24, 2011
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Updated

The pamenv module in Linux-PAM (aka pam) 1.1.2 and earlier reads the .pamenvironment 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 pamenv PAM check.

Affected Software

24 affected components
Linux-PAM Linux-PAM=0.99.1.0
Linux-PAM Linux-PAM=0.99.2.0
Linux-PAM Linux-PAM=0.99.2.1
Linux-PAM Linux-PAM=0.99.3.0
Linux-PAM Linux-PAM=0.99.4.0
Linux-PAM Linux-PAM=0.99.5.0
Linux-PAM Linux-PAM=0.99.6.0
Linux-PAM Linux-PAM=0.99.6.1
Linux-PAM Linux-PAM=0.99.6.2
Linux-PAM Linux-PAM=0.99.6.3
Linux-PAM Linux-PAM=0.99.7.0
Linux-PAM Linux-PAM=0.99.7.1
Linux-PAM Linux-PAM=0.99.8.0
Linux-PAM Linux-PAM=0.99.8.1
Linux-PAM Linux-PAM=0.99.9.0
Linux-PAM Linux-PAM=0.99.10.0
Linux-PAM Linux-PAM=1.0.0
Linux-PAM Linux-PAM=1.0.1
Linux-PAM Linux-PAM=1.0.2
Linux-PAM Linux-PAM=1.0.3
Linux-PAM Linux-PAM=1.0.4
Linux-PAM Linux-PAM=1.1.0
Linux-PAM Linux-PAM=1.1.1
Linux-PAM Linux-PAM<=1.1.2

Event History

Jan 24, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2010-4708?

CVE-2010-4708 affects users of Linux-PAM versions up to and including 1.1.2.

4

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.

5

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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