26994 : ppp Winbind Plugin setuid Failure Local Privilege Escalation
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Disclosure
Jul 05, 2006

Discovery
Unknown

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Exploit
Unknown

Solution
Unknown

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Description

 ppp Winbind Plugin contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to gain access to unauthorized privileges. The issue is triggered when the Winbind Plugin fails check the result of 'setuid' call . This flaw may lead to a loss of confidentiality and integrity.

Classification

 Location: Local Access Required
Attack Type: Other
Impact: Loss of Confidentiality, Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Unknown
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

 Upgrade to version 2.4.4 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products
Samba Project
Watch-list
PPP
Watch-list
 2.4.3
2.4.4b1

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  • Marcus Meissner - meissnerBrand New Doo Doosuse.de -

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