22995 : PAM-MySQL Authentication pam_get_item() Function Unspecified Privilege Escalation
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7 months ago

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Disclosure

Sep 28, 2005

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Unknown

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Exploit

Unknown

Solution

Unknown

Description

PAM-MySQL contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to cause a double-free in the pam_get_item function. The issue is triggered when a malicious user sends crafted authentication credentials. It is possible that the flaw may cause the PAM-MySQL process to crash or allow arbitrary code execution resulting in a loss of integrity or availability.

Classification

Location: Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type: Denial of Service, Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity, Loss of Availability
Exploit: Exploit Unknown
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified
OSVDB: Web Related

Solution

Upgrade to version 0.6.2 or 0.7pre3 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

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PAM-MySQL Developers
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0.6.1
0.7pre2

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