CVE-2008-1926

Name: CVE-2008-1926
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-04-24T05:05:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.97%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-1926 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Argument injection vulnerability in login (login-utils/login.c) in util-linux-ng 2.14 and earlier makes it easier for remote attackers to hide activities by modifying portions of log events, as demonstrated by appending an "addr=" statement to the login name, aka "audit log injection.". EPSS estimates a 3.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Argument injection vulnerability in login (login-utils/login.c) in util-linux-ng 2.14 and earlier makes it easier for remote attackers to hide activities by modifying portions of log events, as demonstrated by appending an "addr=" statement to the login name, aka "audit log injection."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.97%

89.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Linux	Util-Linux	2.13	—
Linux	Util-Linux	2.13.0.1	—
Linux	Util-Linux	2.13.1	—
Linux	Util-Linux	2.13.1.1	—
Linux	Util-Linux	2.14	Rc1

References

Timeline

Published: Apr 24, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-1926?

How severe is CVE-2008-1926?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-1926 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1926?

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Source: NVD / NIST