Vulnerability Description
The pam_env module in Linux-PAM (aka pam) 1.1.2 and earlier reads the .pam_environment file in a user's home directory, which might allow local users to run programs with an unintended environment by executing a program that relies on the pam_env PAM check.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux-Pam | Linux-Pam | <= 1.1.2 |
References
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/09/27/7Patch
- http://pam.cvs.sourceforge.net/viewvc/pam/Linux-PAM/modules/pam_env/pam_env.8.xm
- http://pam.cvs.sourceforge.net/viewvc/pam/Linux-PAM/modules/pam_env/pam_env.c?r1Patch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49711
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201206-31.xml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46046
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=641335Patch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/65037
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/09/27/7Patch
- http://pam.cvs.sourceforge.net/viewvc/pam/Linux-PAM/modules/pam_env/pam_env.8.xm
- http://pam.cvs.sourceforge.net/viewvc/pam/Linux-PAM/modules/pam_env/pam_env.c?r1Patch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49711
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201206-31.xml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46046
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=641335Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-4708?
CVE-2010-4708 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). The pam_env module in Linux-PAM (aka pam) 1.1.2 and earlier reads the .pam_environment file in a user's home directory, which might allow local users to run programs with an unintended environment by ...
How severe is CVE-2010-4708?
CVE-2010-4708 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-4708?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux-Pam Linux-Pam.