CVE-2010-3853

pam: pam_namespace executes namespace.init with service's environment

Published Jan 24, 2011 CVSS 2.0 · 6.9 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
pam_namespace.c in the pam_namespace module in Linux-PAM (aka pam) before 1.1.3 uses the environment of the invoking application or service during execution of the namespace.init script, which might allow local users to gain privileges by running a setuid program that relies on the pam_namespace PAM check, as demonstrated by the sudo program.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2010-3832 pam_namespace.c in the pam_namespace module in Linux-PAM (aka pam) before 1.1.3 uses the environment of the invoking application or service during execution of the namespace.init script, which might allow local users to gain privileges by running a setuid program that relies on the pam_namespace PAM check, as demonstrated by the sudo program.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1140-1 PAM vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 3:26 AM
Reserved
Oct 8, 2010, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jan 24, 2011, 6:00 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:23 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Oct 22, 2010, 12:00 AM