CVE-2010-4708

pam: pam_env: reading ~/.pam_environment is security risk

Published Jan 24, 2011 CVSS 2.0 · 7.2 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The pam_env module in Linux-PAM (aka pam) 1.1.2 and earlier reads the .pam_environment file in a user's home directory, which might allow local users to run programs with an unintended environment by executing a program that relies on the pam_env PAM check.

Remediation

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2010-4673 The pam_env module in Linux-PAM (aka pam) 1.1.2 and earlier reads the .pam_environment file in a user's home directory, which might allow local users to run programs with an unintended environment by executing a program that relies on the pam_env PAM check.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 3:55 AM
Reserved
Jan 24, 2011, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jan 24, 2011, 7:00 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:25 PM
Severity
Low
Public date
Sep 27, 2010, 12:00 AM