Vulnerability Description
The pam_sm_close_session function in pam_xauth.c in the pam_xauth module in Linux-PAM (aka pam) 1.1.2 and earlier does not properly handle a failure to determine a certain target uid, which might allow local users to delete unintended files by executing a program that relies on the pam_xauth PAM check.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux-Pam | Linux-Pam | <= 1.1.2 |
References
- http://git.altlinux.org/people/ldv/packages/?p=pam.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=Linux-PAM-
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/10/03/1Patch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49711
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201206-31.xml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46045
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/65035
- http://git.altlinux.org/people/ldv/packages/?p=pam.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=Linux-PAM-
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/10/03/1Patch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49711
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201206-31.xml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46045
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/65035
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-4706?
CVE-2010-4706 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). The pam_sm_close_session function in pam_xauth.c in the pam_xauth module in Linux-PAM (aka pam) 1.1.2 and earlier does not properly handle a failure to determine a certain target uid, which might allo...
How severe is CVE-2010-4706?
CVE-2010-4706 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-4706?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux-Pam Linux-Pam.