CVE-2010-0832

Name: CVE-2010-0832
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-07-12T16:30:01.627+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.94%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-0832 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. pam_motd (aka the MOTD module) in libpam-modules before 1.1.0-2ubuntu1.1 in PAM on Ubuntu 9.10 and libpam-modules before 1.1.1-2ubuntu5 in PAM on Ubuntu 10.04 LTS allows local users to change the ownership of arbitrary files via a symlink attack on .cache in a user's home directory, related to "user file stamps" and the motd.legal-notice file.. EPSS estimates a 0.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

pam_motd (aka the MOTD module) in libpam-modules before 1.1.0-2ubuntu1.1 in PAM on Ubuntu 9.10 and libpam-modules before 1.1.1-2ubuntu5 in PAM on Ubuntu 10.04 LTS allows local users to change the ownership of arbitrary files via a symlink attack on .cache in a user's home directory, related to "user file stamps" and the motd.legal-notice file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.94%

56.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-59

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	10.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	9.10

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/40512Vendor Advisory
http://twitter.com/jonoberheide/statuses/18009527979
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/14273Exploit
http://www.h-online.com/security/news/item/Ubuntu-closes-root-hole-1034618.html
http://www.osvdb.org/66116
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/41465Exploit, Patch
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-959-1Vendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1747Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/60194
http://secunia.com/advisories/40512Vendor Advisory
http://twitter.com/jonoberheide/statuses/18009527979
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/14273Exploit
http://www.h-online.com/security/news/item/Ubuntu-closes-root-hole-1034618.html
http://www.osvdb.org/66116
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/41465Exploit, Patch
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-959-1Vendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1747Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/60194

Timeline

Published: Jul 12, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-0832?

How severe is CVE-2010-0832?

Severity scoring for CVE-2010-0832 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-0832?

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