CVE-2014-2583 describes multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities within the pam_timestamp module of Linux-PAM version 1.1.8. Specifically, a local attacker can exploit these flaws by injecting ".." sequences into the PAM_RUSER or PAM_TTY values, leading to the creation of arbitrary files or potential authentication bypass. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.8, indicating a medium severity with network access, medium attack complexity, and potential for partial confidentiality and integrity impact. There is no evidence of active exploitation, and no public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB) is available. Community discussion and media coverage for this CVE are minimal.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.1.8CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:linux-pam:linux-pam:1.1.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N
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