CVE-2016-6252

shadow-utils: Incorrect integer handling results in LPE

Published Feb 17, 2017 CVSS 3.0 · 7.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Integer overflow in shadow 4.2.1 allows local users to gain privileges via crafted input to newuidmap.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-3793-1 shadow security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2016-7182 Integer overflow in shadow 4.2.1 allows local users to gain privileges via crafted input to newuidmap.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3276-1 shadow vulnerabilities
History

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 1:22 AM
Reserved
Jul 20, 2016, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Feb 17, 2017, 5:59 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:50 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Jul 19, 2016, 12:00 AM