Vulnerability Details : CVE-2008-1946
The default configuration of su in /etc/pam.d/su in GNU coreutils 5.2.1 allows local users to gain the privileges of a (1) locked or (2) expired account by entering the account name on the command line, related to improper use of the pam_succeed_if.so module.
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2008-1946
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.04%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 6 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2008-1946
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.4
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MEDIUM | AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
3.4
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6.4
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2008-1946
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Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2008-1946
Products affected by CVE-2008-1946
- cpe:2.3:a:gnu:coreutils:5.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*