Title: PAM-MySQL Authentication pam_get_item() Function Unspecified Privilege Escalation
Info
Disclosure
Sep 28, 2005
Discovery
Unknown
Dates
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
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.