Vulnerability Description
pam_motd (aka the MOTD module) in libpam-modules before 1.1.0-2ubuntu1.1 in PAM on Ubuntu 9.10 and libpam-modules before 1.1.1-2ubuntu5 in PAM on Ubuntu 10.04 LTS allows local users to change the ownership of arbitrary files via a symlink attack on .cache in a user's home directory, related to "user file stamps" and the motd.legal-notice file.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 10.04 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40512Vendor Advisory
- http://twitter.com/jonoberheide/statuses/18009527979
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/14273Exploit
- http://www.h-online.com/security/news/item/Ubuntu-closes-root-hole-1034618.html
- http://www.osvdb.org/66116
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/41465ExploitPatch
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-959-1Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1747Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/60194
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40512Vendor Advisory
- http://twitter.com/jonoberheide/statuses/18009527979
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/14273Exploit
- http://www.h-online.com/security/news/item/Ubuntu-closes-root-hole-1034618.html
- http://www.osvdb.org/66116
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/41465ExploitPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-0832?
CVE-2010-0832 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). pam_motd (aka the MOTD module) in libpam-modules before 1.1.0-2ubuntu1.1 in PAM on Ubuntu 9.10 and libpam-modules before 1.1.1-2ubuntu5 in PAM on Ubuntu 10.04 LTS allows local users to change the owne...
How severe is CVE-2010-0832?
CVE-2010-0832 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-2010-0832?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Canonical Ubuntu Linux.