CVE-2010-3853
6.9 · MEDIUMpam_namespace.c in the pam_namespace module in Linux-PAM (aka pam) before 1.1.3 uses the environment of the invoking application or service during execution of the namespace.init script, which migh…
Overview
CVE-2010-3853 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting linux-pam linux-pam. It was published on January 24, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9 (MEDIUM).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
Technical description
pam_namespace.c in the pam_namespace module in Linux-PAM (aka pam) before 1.1.3 uses the environment of the invoking application or service during execution of the namespace.init script, which might allow local users to gain privileges by running a setuid program that relies on the pam_namespace PAM check, as demonstrated by the sudo program.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from linux-pam. Update linux-pam 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
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| linux-pam | linux-pam | 0 | Affected |
References
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Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2010-3853?
CVE-2010-3853 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting linux-pam linux-pam. It was published on January 24, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2010-3853?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2010-3853?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from linux-pam. Update linux-pam 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-2010-3853?
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