GLSA 201206-31: Linux-PAM: Multiple vulnerabilities
| Severity: | high |
| Title: | Linux-PAM: Multiple vulnerabilities |
| Date: | 06/25/2012 |
| Bugs: | , , |
| ID: | 201206-31 |
Synopsis
Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in Linux-PAM, allowing local attackers to possibly gain escalated privileges, cause a Denial of Service, corrupt data, or obtain sensitive information.Background
Linux-PAM (Pluggable Authentication Modules) is an architecture allowing the separation of the development of privilege granting software from the development of secure and appropriate authentication schemes.
Affected packages
| Package | Vulnerable | Unaffected | Architecture(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| sys-libs/pam | < 1.1.5 | >= 1.1.5 | All supported architectures |
Description
Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Linux-PAM. Please review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.
Impact
A local attacker could use specially crafted files to cause a buffer overflow, possibly resulting in privilege escalation or Denial of Service. Furthermore, a local attacker could execute specially crafted programs or symlink attacks, possibly resulting in data loss or disclosure of sensitive information.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
All Linux-PAM users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=sys-libs/pam-1.1.5"
NOTE: This is a legacy GLSA. Updates for all affected architectures are available since November 25, 2011. It is likely that your system is already no longer affected by this issue.
References
Availability
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website:
Concerns?
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License
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