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high7.8

CVE-2015-8325

The do_setup_env function in session.c in sshd in OpenSSH through 7.2p2, when the UseLogin feature is enabled and PAM is configured to read .pam_environment fi…

Impact

The do_setup_env function in session.c in sshd in OpenSSH through 7.2p2, when the UseLogin feature is enabled and PAM is configured to read .pam_environment files in user home directories, allows local users to gain privileges by triggering a crafted environment for the /bin/login program, as demonstrated by an LD_PRELOAD environment variable.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versions
DebianDebian Linux
Versions 7.0, 8.0
OpenbsdOpenssh
through 7.2
CanonicalUbuntu Core
Version 15.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux
Versions 12.04, 14.04, 15.10
CanonicalUbuntu Touch
Version 15.04

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