CVE-2022-1804: Accountsservice incorrectly drops privileges
First published: Tue Mar 25 2025(Updated: )
accountsservice no longer drops permissions when writting .pam_environment
Credit: security@ubuntu.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| AccountsService | ||
| debian/accountsservice | 0.6.55-3 22.08.8-6 23.13.9-7 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/accountsservice/+bug/1974250
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5439-1
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2022-1804
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-1804
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2022-1804
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2022-1804
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2022-1804
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-1804?
CVE-2022-1804 is classified as a low severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1804?
To mitigate CVE-2022-1804, update the accountsservice package to the latest version provided by your Linux distribution.
What systems are affected by CVE-2022-1804?
CVE-2022-1804 specifically impacts the accountsservice component in various Linux distributions.
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2022-1804?
CVE-2022-1804 is a permissions related vulnerability that affects how .pam_environment is written.
Is CVE-2022-1804 being actively exploited?
As of now, there is no public indication that CVE-2022-1804 is being actively exploited in the wild.
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