CVE-2006-7108
mediumpriority · track · 16EPSS 0.003 · 28 %ileEUUSEPSS · scored 2026-10-27
login in util-linux-2.12a skips pam_acct_mgmt and chauth_tok when authentication is skipped, such as when a Kerberos krlogin session has been established, which might allow users to bypass intended access policies that would be enforced by pam_acct_mgmt and chauth_tok.
remediations
Vendor fix, mitigation, or workaround guidance, as published by each source.
A vendor fix is available.
- Fixedutil-linux-0:2.12a-16.EL4.25.i386 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS version 4redhat_csaf
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007:0235 - Fixedutil-linux-0:2.12a-16.EL4.25.i386 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop version 4redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. Use Red Hat Network to download and update your packages. To launch the Red Hat Update Agent, use the following command: up2date For information on how to install packages manually, refer to the following Web page for the System Administration or Customization guide specific to your system: http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/enterprise/
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007:0235 - Fixedutil-linux-0:2.12a-16.EL4.25.i386 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES version 4redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. Use Red Hat Network to download and update your packages. To launch the Red Hat Update Agent, use the following command: up2date For information on how to install packages manually, refer to the following Web page for the System Administration or Customization guide specific to your system: http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/enterprise/
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007:0235 - Fixedutil-linux-0:2.12a-16.EL4.25.i386 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS version 4redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. Use Red Hat Network to download and update your packages. To launch the Red Hat Update Agent, use the following command: up2date For information on how to install packages manually, refer to the following Web page for the System Administration or Customization guide specific to your system: http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/enterprise/
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007:0235 - Fixedutil-linux-0:2.12a-16.EL4.25.ia64 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS version 4redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. Use Red Hat Network to download and update your packages. To launch the Red Hat Update Agent, use the following command: up2date For information on how to install packages manually, refer to the following Web page for the System Administration or Customization guide specific to your system: http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/enterprise/
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007:0235 - Fixedutil-linux-0:2.12a-16.EL4.25.ia64 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES version 4redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. Use Red Hat Network to download and update your packages. To launch the Red Hat Update Agent, use the following command: up2date For information on how to install packages manually, refer to the following Web page for the System Administration or Customization guide specific to your system: http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/enterprise/
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007:0235 - Fixedutil-linux-0:2.12a-16.EL4.25.ia64 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS version 4redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. Use Red Hat Network to download and update your packages. To launch the Red Hat Update Agent, use the following command: up2date For information on how to install packages manually, refer to the following Web page for the System Administration or Customization guide specific to your system: http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/enterprise/
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007:0235 - Fixedutil-linux-0:2.12a-16.EL4.25.ppc as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS version 4redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. Use Red Hat Network to download and update your packages. To launch the Red Hat Update Agent, use the following command: up2date For information on how to install packages manually, refer to the following Web page for the System Administration or Customization guide specific to your system: http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/enterprise/
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007:0235 - Fixedutil-linux-0:2.12a-16.EL4.25.s390 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS version 4redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. Use Red Hat Network to download and update your packages. To launch the Red Hat Update Agent, use the following command: up2date For information on how to install packages manually, refer to the following Web page for the System Administration or Customization guide specific to your system: http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/enterprise/
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007:0235 - Fixedutil-linux-0:2.12a-16.EL4.25.s390x as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS version 4redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. Use Red Hat Network to download and update your packages. To launch the Red Hat Update Agent, use the following command: up2date For information on how to install packages manually, refer to the following Web page for the System Administration or Customization guide specific to your system: http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/enterprise/
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007:0235 - Fixedutil-linux-0:2.12a-16.EL4.25.src as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS version 4redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. Use Red Hat Network to download and update your packages. To launch the Red Hat Update Agent, use the following command: up2date For information on how to install packages manually, refer to the following Web page for the System Administration or Customization guide specific to your system: http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/enterprise/
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007:0235 - Fixedutil-linux-0:2.12a-16.EL4.25.src as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop version 4redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. Use Red Hat Network to download and update your packages. To launch the Red Hat Update Agent, use the following command: up2date For information on how to install packages manually, refer to the following Web page for the System Administration or Customization guide specific to your system: http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/enterprise/
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007:0235 - Fixedutil-linux-0:2.12a-16.EL4.25.src as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES version 4redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. Use Red Hat Network to download and update your packages. To launch the Red Hat Update Agent, use the following command: up2date For information on how to install packages manually, refer to the following Web page for the System Administration or Customization guide specific to your system: http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/enterprise/
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007:0235 - Fixedutil-linux-0:2.12a-16.EL4.25.src as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS version 4redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. Use Red Hat Network to download and update your packages. To launch the Red Hat Update Agent, use the following command: up2date For information on how to install packages manually, refer to the following Web page for the System Administration or Customization guide specific to your system: http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/enterprise/
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007:0235 - Fixedutil-linux-0:2.12a-16.EL4.25.x86_64 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS version 4redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. Use Red Hat Network to download and update your packages. To launch the Red Hat Update Agent, use the following command: up2date For information on how to install packages manually, refer to the following Web page for the System Administration or Customization guide specific to your system: http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/enterprise/
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007:0235 - Fixedutil-linux-0:2.12a-16.EL4.25.x86_64 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop version 4redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. Use Red Hat Network to download and update your packages. To launch the Red Hat Update Agent, use the following command: up2date For information on how to install packages manually, refer to the following Web page for the System Administration or Customization guide specific to your system: http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/enterprise/
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007:0235 - Fixedutil-linux-0:2.12a-16.EL4.25.x86_64 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES version 4redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. Use Red Hat Network to download and update your packages. To launch the Red Hat Update Agent, use the following command: up2date For information on how to install packages manually, refer to the following Web page for the System Administration or Customization guide specific to your system: http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/enterprise/
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007:0235 - Fixedutil-linux-0:2.12a-16.EL4.25.x86_64 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS version 4redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. Use Red Hat Network to download and update your packages. To launch the Red Hat Update Agent, use the following command: up2date For information on how to install packages manually, refer to the following Web page for the System Administration or Customization guide specific to your system: http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/enterprise/
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007:0235 - Fixedutil-linux-debuginfo-0:2.12a-16.EL4.25.i386 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS version 4redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. Use Red Hat Network to download and update your packages. To launch the Red Hat Update Agent, use the following command: up2date For information on how to install packages manually, refer to the following Web page for the System Administration or Customization guide specific to your system: http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/enterprise/
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007:0235 - Fixedutil-linux-debuginfo-0:2.12a-16.EL4.25.i386 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop version 4redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. Use Red Hat Network to download and update your packages. To launch the Red Hat Update Agent, use the following command: up2date For information on how to install packages manually, refer to the following Web page for the System Administration or Customization guide specific to your system: http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/enterprise/
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007:0235 - Fixedutil-linux-debuginfo-0:2.12a-16.EL4.25.i386 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES version 4redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. Use Red Hat Network to download and update your packages. To launch the Red Hat Update Agent, use the following command: up2date For information on how to install packages manually, refer to the following Web page for the System Administration or Customization guide specific to your system: http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/enterprise/
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007:0235 - Fixedutil-linux-debuginfo-0:2.12a-16.EL4.25.i386 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS version 4redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. Use Red Hat Network to download and update your packages. To launch the Red Hat Update Agent, use the following command: up2date For information on how to install packages manually, refer to the following Web page for the System Administration or Customization guide specific to your system: http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/enterprise/
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007:0235 - Fixedutil-linux-debuginfo-0:2.12a-16.EL4.25.ia64 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS version 4redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. Use Red Hat Network to download and update your packages. To launch the Red Hat Update Agent, use the following command: up2date For information on how to install packages manually, refer to the following Web page for the System Administration or Customization guide specific to your system: http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/enterprise/
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007:0235 - Fixedutil-linux-debuginfo-0:2.12a-16.EL4.25.ia64 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES version 4redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. Use Red Hat Network to download and update your packages. To launch the Red Hat Update Agent, use the following command: up2date For information on how to install packages manually, refer to the following Web page for the System Administration or Customization guide specific to your system: http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/enterprise/
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007:0235 - Fixedutil-linux-debuginfo-0:2.12a-16.EL4.25.ia64 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS version 4redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. Use Red Hat Network to download and update your packages. To launch the Red Hat Update Agent, use the following command: up2date For information on how to install packages manually, refer to the following Web page for the System Administration or Customization guide specific to your system: http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/enterprise/
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007:0235 - Fixedutil-linux-debuginfo-0:2.12a-16.EL4.25.ppc as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS version 4redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. Use Red Hat Network to download and update your packages. To launch the Red Hat Update Agent, use the following command: up2date For information on how to install packages manually, refer to the following Web page for the System Administration or Customization guide specific to your system: http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/enterprise/
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007:0235 - Fixedutil-linux-debuginfo-0:2.12a-16.EL4.25.s390 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS version 4redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. Use Red Hat Network to download and update your packages. To launch the Red Hat Update Agent, use the following command: up2date For information on how to install packages manually, refer to the following Web page for the System Administration or Customization guide specific to your system: http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/enterprise/
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007:0235 - Fixedutil-linux-debuginfo-0:2.12a-16.EL4.25.s390x as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS version 4redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. Use Red Hat Network to download and update your packages. To launch the Red Hat Update Agent, use the following command: up2date For information on how to install packages manually, refer to the following Web page for the System Administration or Customization guide specific to your system: http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/enterprise/
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007:0235 - Fixedutil-linux-debuginfo-0:2.12a-16.EL4.25.x86_64 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS version 4redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. Use Red Hat Network to download and update your packages. To launch the Red Hat Update Agent, use the following command: up2date For information on how to install packages manually, refer to the following Web page for the System Administration or Customization guide specific to your system: http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/enterprise/
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007:0235 - Fixedutil-linux-debuginfo-0:2.12a-16.EL4.25.x86_64 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop version 4redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. Use Red Hat Network to download and update your packages. To launch the Red Hat Update Agent, use the following command: up2date For information on how to install packages manually, refer to the following Web page for the System Administration or Customization guide specific to your system: http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/enterprise/
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007:0235 - Fixedutil-linux-debuginfo-0:2.12a-16.EL4.25.x86_64 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES version 4redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. Use Red Hat Network to download and update your packages. To launch the Red Hat Update Agent, use the following command: up2date For information on how to install packages manually, refer to the following Web page for the System Administration or Customization guide specific to your system: http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/enterprise/
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007:0235 - Fixedutil-linux-debuginfo-0:2.12a-16.EL4.25.x86_64 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS version 4redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. Use Red Hat Network to download and update your packages. To launch the Red Hat Update Agent, use the following command: up2date For information on how to install packages manually, refer to the following Web page for the System Administration or Customization guide specific to your system: http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/enterprise/
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007:0235
cvss
Technical severity, 0–10. One row per scoring source.
base score 0–10 · higher = more severe · hover a vector to decode⚠ sources disagree · low–medium · 3.5–4.1
weaknesses
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affected products (34)
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advisories (1)
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- RHSA-2007:0235Red Hat Security Advisory: util-linux security and bug fix update2007-05-01csaf · redhat_csafUS
An updated util-linux package that corrects a security issue and fixes several bugs is now available. This update has been rated as having low security impact by the Red Hat Security Response Team.
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sources
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references (22)
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- http://secunia.com/advisories/25098enisa_euvd
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25530enisa_euvd
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25692enisa_euvd
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25935enisa_euvd
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2007-252.htmenisa_euvd
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:111enisa_euvd
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-0235.htmlenisa_euvd
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24321enisa_euvd
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