CVE-2010-4708 describes a vulnerability in the pam_env module of Linux-PAM 1.1.2 and earlier, where local users could manipulate their environment through the .pam_environment file, potentially leading to unintended program execution. This vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 7.2, indicating high severity with local access, low attack complexity, and complete impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Despite its severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 1.1.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:linux-pam:linux-pam:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
0.99.1.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:linux-pam:linux-pam:0.99.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
0.99.2.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:linux-pam:linux-pam:0.99.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
0.99.2.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:linux-pam:linux-pam:0.99.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
0.99.3.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:linux-pam:linux-pam:0.99.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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