CVE-2008-2516 pam_sm_authenticate in pam_pgsql.c in libpam-pgsql 0.6.3 does not properly consider operator precedence when evaluating the success of a pam_get_pass function call, which allows local users to gain pr...
MediumCVSS 4.6
EPSS 0.32%
- Published
- Updated
- Exploit status
- No public exploit known
Description
pam_sm_authenticate in pam_pgsql.c in libpam-pgsql 0.6.3 does not properly consider operator precedence when evaluating the success of a pam_get_pass function call, which allows local users to gain privileges via a SIGINT signal when this function is executing, as demonstrated by a CTRL-C sequence at a sudo password prompt in an "auth sufficient pam_pgsql.so" configuration.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| libpam-pgsql | = 0.6.3 | No fix listed |
References
- bugs.debian.org
- 30391 third-party-advisory vendor-advisory
- sourceforge.net
- 29360 vdb-entry
- 1020111 vdb-entry
- ADV-2008-1654 vdb-entry
- libpampgsql-pamsm-security-bypass(42653) vdb-entry