Vulnerability Details : CVE-2008-1946
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.
Products affected by CVE-2008-1946
- cpe:2.3:a:gnu:coreutils:5.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2008-1946
0.04%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 6 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2008-1946
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.4
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MEDIUM | AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
3.4
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6.4
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2008-1946
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Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2008-1946
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30363
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https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10029
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http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2008-0780.html
RHSA-2008:0780 - Security Advisory - Red Hat Customer Portal
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43993
GNU Coreutils pam_succeed_if security bypass CVE-2008-1946 Vulnerability Report
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http://securitytracker.com/id?1020552
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