PPPD Winbind Plugin Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

BID:18849

Info

PPPD Winbind Plugin Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 18849
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2006-2194
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Jul 06 2006 12:00AM
Updated: Oct 11 2006 06:54PM
Credit: Marcus Meissner discovered this issue.
Vulnerable: Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 5.10 sparc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 5.10 powerpc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 5.10 i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 5.10 amd64
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 6.06 LTS sparc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 6.06 LTS powerpc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 6.06 LTS i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 6.06 LTS amd64
Paul Mackerras PPPD 2.4.3
Paul Mackerras PPPD 2.4.4b1
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2006.0 x86_64
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2006.0
Debian Linux 3.1 sparc
Debian Linux 3.1 s/390
Debian Linux 3.1 ppc
Debian Linux 3.1 mipsel
Debian Linux 3.1 mips
Debian Linux 3.1 m68k
Debian Linux 3.1 ia-64
Debian Linux 3.1 ia-32
Debian Linux 3.1 hppa
Debian Linux 3.1 arm
Debian Linux 3.1 amd64
Debian Linux 3.1 alpha
Debian Linux 3.1
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

PPPD Winbind Plugin Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

The 'winbind' plugin of 'pppd' can allow local attackers to gain elevated privileges, which may lead to a complete compromise.

Version 2.4.3 of 'pppd' is reported vulnerable. Other versions may be affected as well.

Exploit / POC

PPPD Winbind Plugin Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Currently we are not aware of any exploits for this issue. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected]

Solution / Fix

PPPD Winbind Plugin Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Solution:
Currently we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches for this issue. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected]:[email protected].

Please see the references for vendor advisories and more information.


Paul Mackerras PPPD 2.4.4b1

Paul Mackerras PPPD 2.4.3

References

PPPD Winbind Plugin Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

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