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CVE-2010-3435

UnknownEPSS 0.36%

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CVE-2010-3435 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The (1) pam_env and (2) pam_mail modules in Linux-PAM (aka pam) before 1.1.2 use root privileges during read access to files and directories that belong to arbitrary user accounts, which might allow local users to obtain sensitive information by leveraging this filesystem activity, as demonstrated by a symlink attack on the .pam_environment file in a user's home directory.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The (1) pam_env and (2) pam_mail modules in Linux-PAM (aka pam) before 1.1.2 use root privileges during read access to files and directories that belong to arbitrary user accounts, which might allow local users to obtain sensitive information by leveraging this filesystem activity, as demonstrated by a symlink attack on the .pam_environment file in a user's home directory.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.36%

27.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Linux-PamLinux-Pam<= 1.1.1
Linux-PamLinux-Pam0.99.1.0
Linux-PamLinux-Pam0.99.2.0
Linux-PamLinux-Pam0.99.2.1
Linux-PamLinux-Pam0.99.3.0
Linux-PamLinux-Pam0.99.4.0
Linux-PamLinux-Pam0.99.5.0
Linux-PamLinux-Pam0.99.6.0
Linux-PamLinux-Pam0.99.6.1
Linux-PamLinux-Pam0.99.6.2
Linux-PamLinux-Pam0.99.6.3
Linux-PamLinux-Pam0.99.7.0
Linux-PamLinux-Pam0.99.7.1
Linux-PamLinux-Pam0.99.8.0
Linux-PamLinux-Pam0.99.8.1
Linux-PamLinux-Pam0.99.9.0
Linux-PamLinux-Pam0.99.10.0
Linux-PamLinux-Pam1.0.0
Linux-PamLinux-Pam1.0.1
Linux-PamLinux-Pam1.0.2
Linux-PamLinux-Pam1.0.3
Linux-PamLinux-Pam1.0.4
Linux-PamLinux-Pam1.1.0

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-3435?
The (1) pam_env and (2) pam_mail modules in Linux-PAM (aka pam) before 1.1.2 use root privileges during read access to files and directories that belong to arbitrary user accounts, which might allow local users to obtain sensitive information by leveraging this filesystem activity, as demonstrated by a symlink attack on the .pam_environment file in a user's home directory.
How severe is CVE-2010-3435?
Severity scoring for CVE-2010-3435 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2010-3435?
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