CVE-2010-4706

Description

The pam_sm_close_session function in pam_xauth.c in the pam_xauth module in Linux-PAM (aka pam) 1.1.2 and earlier does not properly handle a failure to determine a certain target uid, which might allow local users to delete unintended files by executing a program that relies on the pam_xauth PAM check.

4.9

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.05%

Vendor Advisory gentoo.org

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://git.altlinux.org/people/ldv/packages/?p=pam.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=Linux-PAM-1_1_2-3-g05dafc06cd3dfeb7c4b24942e4e1ae33ff75a123
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201206-31.xml	vendor advisory
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/10/03/1	mailing list patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46045	vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/49711	third party advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/65035	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2010-4706?: CVE-2010-4706 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2010-4706?: To fix CVE-2010-4706, 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-2010-4706 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2010-4706 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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