CVE-2008-1946

Description

The default configuration of su in /etc/pam.d/su in GNU coreutils 5.2.1 allows local users to gain the privileges of a (1) locked or (2) expired account by entering the account name on the command line, related to improper use of the pam_succeed_if.so module.

Category

4.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.07%
Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory secunia.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10029 vdb entry signature
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43993 vdb entry
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2008-0780.html vendor advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1020552 vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30363 vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/31225 third party advisory vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-1946?
CVE-2008-1946 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2008-1946?
To fix CVE-2008-1946, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2008-1946 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2008-1946 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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