CVE-2008-1926

util-linux: audit log injection via login

Published Apr 23, 2008 CVSS 2.0 · 7.5 High EPSS 3.9% KEV · Not listed
Description
Argument injection vulnerability in login (login-utils/login.c) in util-linux-ng 2.14 and earlier makes it easier for remote attackers to hide activities by modifying portions of log events, as demonstrated by appending an "addr=" statement to the login name, aka "audit log injection."

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2008-1926 Argument injection vulnerability in login (login-utils/login.c) in util-linux-ng 2.14 and earlier makes it easier for remote attackers to hide activities by modifying portions of log events, as demonstrated by appending an "addr=" statement to the login name, aka "audit log injection."
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 8:40 AM
Reserved
Apr 23, 2008, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Apr 24, 2008, 5:05 AM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 10:52 PM
Severity
Low
Public date
Apr 21, 2008, 12:00 AM