Vulnerability Description
pam_mount 0.10 through 0.45, when luserconf is enabled, does not verify mountpoint and source ownership before mounting a user-defined volume, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions via a local mount.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pam Mount | Pam Mount | 0.10 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://dev.medozas.de/gitweb.cgi?p=pam_mount%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=33b91d7659ae3aa7
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-09/msg00005.html
- http://sourceforge.net/mailarchive/forum.php?thread_name=alpine.LNX.1.10.0809042
- http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=624240
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:208
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/06/3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/09/12
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31041
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44960
- http://dev.medozas.de/gitweb.cgi?p=pam_mount%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=33b91d7659ae3aa7
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-09/msg00005.html
- http://sourceforge.net/mailarchive/forum.php?thread_name=alpine.LNX.1.10.0809042
- http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=624240
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:208
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/06/3
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-3970?
CVE-2008-3970 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). pam_mount 0.10 through 0.45, when luserconf is enabled, does not verify mountpoint and source ownership before mounting a user-defined volume, which allows local users to bypass intended access restri...
How severe is CVE-2008-3970?
CVE-2008-3970 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-3970?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pam Mount Pam Mount.