Vulnerability Description
login in util-linux-2.12a skips pam_acct_mgmt and chauth_tok when authentication is skipped, such as when a Kerberos krlogin session has been established, which might allow users to bypass intended access policies that would be enforced by pam_acct_mgmt and chauth_tok.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Andries Brouwer | Util-Linux | 2.12a |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25098Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25530Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25692Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25935Vendor Advisory
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2007-252.htm
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:111
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-0235.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24321
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=177331
- https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-1359
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25098Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25530Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25692Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25935Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-7108?
CVE-2006-7108 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.1 (MEDIUM). login in util-linux-2.12a skips pam_acct_mgmt and chauth_tok when authentication is skipped, such as when a Kerberos krlogin session has been established, which might allow users to bypass intended ac...
How severe is CVE-2006-7108?
CVE-2006-7108 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-7108?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Andries Brouwer Util-Linux.