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CVE-2010-4706

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CVE-2010-4706 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The pam_sm_close_session function in pam_xauth.c in the pam_xauth module in Linux-PAM (aka pam) 1.1.2 and earlier does not properly handle a failure to determine a certain target uid, which might allow local users to delete unintended files by executing a program that relies on the pam_xauth PAM check.. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The pam_sm_close_session function in pam_xauth.c in the pam_xauth module in Linux-PAM (aka pam) 1.1.2 and earlier does not properly handle a failure to determine a certain target uid, which might allow local users to delete unintended files by executing a program that relies on the pam_xauth PAM check.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.37%

28.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Linux-PamLinux-Pam<= 1.1.2
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
Linux-PamLinux-Pam1.1.1

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-4706?
The pam_sm_close_session function in pam_xauth.c in the pam_xauth module in Linux-PAM (aka pam) 1.1.2 and earlier does not properly handle a failure to determine a certain target uid, which might allow local users to delete unintended files by executing a program that relies on the pam_xauth PAM check.
How severe is CVE-2010-4706?
Severity scoring for CVE-2010-4706 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4706?
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