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CVE-2006-7108

4.1 · MEDIUM

login in util-linux-2.12a skips pam_acct_mgmt and chauth_tok when authentication is skipped, such as when a Kerberos krlogin session has been established, which might allow users to bypass intended…

Published Mar 4, 2007andries_brouwerCWE-264EPSS 0.35%

Overview

CVE-2006-7108 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting andries_brouwer util-linux. It was published on March 4, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.1 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.1, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

login in util-linux-2.12a skips pam_acct_mgmt and chauth_tok when authentication is skipped, such as when a Kerberos krlogin session has been established, which might allow users to bypass intended access policies that would be enforced by pam_acct_mgmt and chauth_tok.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from andries_brouwer. Update util-linux to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/25098Refsecunia.com/advisories/25530Refsecunia.com/advisories/25692Refsecunia.com/advisories/25935Refsupport.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2007-252.htmRefwww.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:111Refwww.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-0235.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/24321Refbugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=177331Refissues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-1359

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-7108?

CVE-2006-7108 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting andries_brouwer util-linux. It was published on March 4, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.1 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2006-7108?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.1, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-7108?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from andries_brouwer. Update util-linux to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2006-7108?

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