CVE-2016-4982 authd sets weak permissions for /etc/ident.key, which allows local users to obtain the key by leveraging a race condition between the creation of the key, and the chmod to protect it.
MediumCVSS 4.7
EPSS 0.18%
- Published
- Updated
- Exploit status
- No public exploit known
Description
authd sets weak permissions for /etc/ident.key, which allows local users to obtain the key by leveraging a race condition between the creation of the key, and the chmod to protect it.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| teether authd | All versions | No fix listed |
References
- bugzilla.redhat.com issue-tracking third-party-advisory