Vulnerability Description
Multiple CRLF injection vulnerabilities in (1) chfn and (2) chsh in shadow 1:4.1.4 allow local users to add new users or groups to /etc/passwd via the GECOS field.
CVSS Score
6.4
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Shadow | 1\ |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://osvdb.org/70895
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42505Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43345Vendor Advisory
- http://slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2011&m=slackware
- http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2164
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46426
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1065-1
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0396Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0398Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0773
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/65564
- http://osvdb.org/70895
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42505Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43345Vendor Advisory
- http://slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2011&m=slackware
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-0721?
CVE-2011-0721 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). Multiple CRLF injection vulnerabilities in (1) chfn and (2) chsh in shadow 1:4.1.4 allow local users to add new users or groups to /etc/passwd via the GECOS field.
How severe is CVE-2011-0721?
CVE-2011-0721 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-0721?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Debian Shadow.