CVE-2006-3378
High
Description
passwd command in shadow in Ubuntu 5.04 through 6.06 LTS, when called with the -f, -g, or -s flag, does not check the return code of a setuid call, which might allow local users to gain root privileges if setuid fails in cases such as PAM failures or resource limits.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.2
Exploit probability—
Product
Ubuntu Linux
PublishedJul 6, 2006
First seenJul 6, 2006
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| ubuntu ubuntu_linux | 5.04, 5.10, 6.06_lts | — |
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