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CVE-2006-7108

UnknownEPSS 0.34%

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CVE-2006-7108 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. login in util-linux-2.12a skips pam_acct_mgmt and chauth_tok when authentication is skipped, such as when a Kerberos krlogin session has been established, which might allow users to bypass intended access policies that would be enforced by pam_acct_mgmt and chauth_tok.. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

login in util-linux-2.12a skips pam_acct_mgmt and chauth_tok when authentication is skipped, such as when a Kerberos krlogin session has been established, which might allow users to bypass intended access policies that would be enforced by pam_acct_mgmt and chauth_tok.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.34%

25.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Andries BrouwerUtil-Linux2.12a

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-7108?
login in util-linux-2.12a skips pam_acct_mgmt and chauth_tok when authentication is skipped, such as when a Kerberos krlogin session has been established, which might allow users to bypass intended access policies that would be enforced by pam_acct_mgmt and chauth_tok.
How severe is CVE-2006-7108?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-7108 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-7108?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST