Util-linux Login Security Bypass Vulnerability

BID:24321

Info

Util-linux Login Security Bypass Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 24321
Class: Access Validation Error
CVE: CVE-2006-7108
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Jun 05 2007 12:00AM
Updated: Jul 03 2007 10:18PM
Credit: Craig Lawson is credited with the discovery of this vulnerability.
Vulnerable: util-linux util-linux 2.12 a
+ Mandriva Linux Mandrake 10.2 x86_64
+ Mandriva Linux Mandrake 10.2
+ Mandriva Linux Mandrake 10.2
+ Mandriva Linux Mandrake 10.1 x86_64
+ Mandriva Linux Mandrake 10.1 x86_64
+ Mandriva Linux Mandrake 10.1
+ Mandriva Linux Mandrake 10.1
+ Redhat Desktop 4.0
+ Redhat Enterprise Linux AS 4
+ Redhat Enterprise Linux ES 4
+ Redhat Enterprise Linux WS 4
util-linux util-linux 2.12
+ MandrakeSoft Corporate Server 3.0 x86_64
+ MandrakeSoft Corporate Server 3.0
+ MandrakeSoft Multi Network Firewall 2.0
+ Mandriva Linux Mandrake 10.0 AMD64
+ Mandriva Linux Mandrake 10.0
+ Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 4.1 ppc
+ Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 4.1 ia64
+ Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 4.1 ia32
util-linux util-linux 2.11 z
util-linux util-linux 2.11 u
+ MandrakeSoft Corporate Server 2.1 x86_64
+ MandrakeSoft Corporate Server 2.1
util-linux util-linux 2.11 r
util-linux util-linux 2.11 n
util-linux util-linux 2.11
util-linux util-linux 2.10
util-linux util-linux 2.9
util-linux util-linux 2.8
rPath rPath Linux 1
Redhat Enterprise Linux WS 4
Redhat Enterprise Linux ES 4
Redhat Enterprise Linux AS 4
Redhat Desktop 4.0
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2007.1 x86_64
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2007.1
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2007.0 x86_64
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2007.0
MandrakeSoft Corporate Server 4.0 x86_64
MandrakeSoft Corporate Server 3.0 x86_64
MandrakeSoft Corporate Server 3.0
MandrakeSoft Corporate Server 4.0
Avaya SES 3.1.1
Avaya SES 3.0
Avaya SES 2.0
Avaya Messaging Storage Server MSS 3.0
Avaya Message Networking MN 3.1
Avaya Message Networking
Avaya Communication Manager 2.0.1
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server DEFINITY Server SI/CS
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8100
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8100
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8300
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8300
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8500
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8500
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8700
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8700
Avaya Communication Manager 2.0
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server DEFINITY Server SI/CS
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8100
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8100
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8300
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8300
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8500
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8500
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8700
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8700
Avaya Communication Manager 4.0
Avaya Communication Manager 3.1
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server DEFINITY Server SI/CS
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8100
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8300
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8500
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8700
Avaya Communication Manager 3.0
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server DEFINITY Server SI/CS
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8100
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8100
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8300
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8300
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8500
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8500
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8700
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8700
Avaya CCS 3.1.1
Avaya CCS 3.0
Avaya CCS 2.0
Avaya AES 4.0
Not Vulnerable: util-linux util-linux 2.13 -pre3
util-linux util-linux 2.13 -pre2
util-linux util-linux 2.13 -pre1
util-linux util-linux 2.12 r-pre1
util-linux util-linux 2.12 r
util-linux util-linux 2.12 q
util-linux util-linux 2.12 p
+ 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
+ Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 5.0 4 powerpc
+ Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 5.0 4 i386
+ Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 5.0 4 amd64
util-linux util-linux 2.12 b
+ Mandriva Linux Mandrake 10.2 x86_64
+ Mandriva Linux Mandrake 10.2
+ Mandriva Linux Mandrake 10.1 x86_64
+ Mandriva Linux Mandrake 10.1

Discussion

Util-linux Login Security Bypass Vulnerability

The 'login' utility (in 'util-linux') is prone to a security-bypass vulnerability because the utility fails to properly validate user privileges.

Exploiting this issue can allow an attacker to bypass certain security restrictions and potentially gain unauthorized access.

Versions prior to 'util-linux' 2.12 are vulnerable.

Exploit / POC

Util-linux Login Security Bypass 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: mailto:[email protected].

Solution / Fix

Util-linux Login Security Bypass Vulnerability

Solution:
Please see the referenced advisories for details on obtaining the appropriate updates.

References

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