Vulnerability Description
passwd command in shadow in Ubuntu 5.04 through 6.06 LTS, when called with the -f, -g, or -s flag, does not check the return code of a setuid call, which might allow local users to gain root privileges if setuid fails in cases such as PAM failures or resource limits.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu | Ubuntu Linux | 5.04 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20950
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20966
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21480
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1150
- http://www.osvdb.org/26995
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18850
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-308-1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20950
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20966
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21480
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1150
- http://www.osvdb.org/26995
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18850
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-308-1
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-3378?
CVE-2006-3378 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). passwd command in shadow in Ubuntu 5.04 through 6.06 LTS, when called with the -f, -g, or -s flag, does not check the return code of a setuid call, which might allow local users to gain root privilege...
How severe is CVE-2006-3378?
CVE-2006-3378 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-3378?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux.