CVE-2008-2516
Medium
Description
pam_sm_authenticate in pam_pgsql.c in libpam-pgsql 0.6.3 does not properly consider operator precedence when evaluating the success of a pam_get_pass function call, which allows local users to gain privileges via a SIGINT signal when this function is executing, as demonstrated by a CTRL-C sequence at a sudo password prompt in an "auth sufficient pam_pgsql.so" configuration.
SeverityMedium
CVSS4.6
Exploit probability—
ProductLibpam-pgsql
PublishedJun 3, 2008
First seenJun 3, 2008
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| libpam-pgsql libpam-pgsql | 0.6.3 | — |
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