CVE-2011-3148: Buffer Overflow
First published: Sun Jul 22 2012(Updated: )
Stack-based buffer overflow in the _assemble_line function in modules/pam_env/pam_env.c in Linux-PAM (aka pam) before 1.1.5 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long string of white spaces at the beginning of the ~/.pam_environment file.
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 | |
| SUSE PAM | =1.1.3 | |
| SUSE PAM | <=1.1.4 |
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Reference Links
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201206-31.xml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/46583
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/pam/+bug/874469
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49711
- http://git.fedorahosted.org/git/?p=linux-pam.git;a=commitdiff;h=caf5e7f61c8d9288daa49b4f61962e6b1239121d
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1237-1
- http://git.fedorahosted.org/git/?p=linux-pam.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=caf5e7f61c8d9288daa49b4f61962e6b1239121d
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-3148?
CVE-2011-3148 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service and execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3148?
To fix CVE-2011-3148, upgrade to Linux-PAM version 1.1.5 or later.
Which versions of Linux-PAM are affected by CVE-2011-3148?
CVE-2011-3148 affects Linux-PAM versions prior to 1.1.5, including multiple versions from 0.99.1.0 to 1.1.4.
What causes CVE-2011-3148?
CVE-2011-3148 is caused by a stack-based buffer overflow in the _assemble_line function due to long strings of whitespace in the ~/.pam_environment file.
Is CVE-2011-3148 exploitable remotely?
CVE-2011-3148 is not remotely exploitable as it requires local access to the victim's system.
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- version/suse pam/0.99.8.0
- version/suse pam/0.99.8.1
- version/suse pam/0.99.9.0
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