Vulnerability Description
Argument injection vulnerability in login (login-utils/login.c) in util-linux-ng 2.14 and earlier makes it easier for remote attackers to hide activities by modifying portions of log events, as demonstrated by appending an "addr=" statement to the login name, aka "audit log injection."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Util-Linux | 2.13 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=utils/util-linux-ng/util-linux-ng.git%3Ba=blobdiff%3Bf=
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=utils/util-linux-ng/util-linux-ng.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=8c
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29982
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30014
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35161
- http://wiki.rpath.com/Advisories:rPSA-2009-0143
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:114
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-0981.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/507854/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28983
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022256
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1392/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41987
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-April/msg00624.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-1926?
CVE-2008-1926 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Argument injection vulnerability in login (login-utils/login.c) in util-linux-ng 2.14 and earlier makes it easier for remote attackers to hide activities by modifying portions of log events, as demons...
How severe is CVE-2008-1926?
CVE-2008-1926 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-1926?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Util-Linux.