util-linux information leak
| utillinux-information-leak (15016) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
The util-linux package included with Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS, ES, WS, and Advanced Workstation could allow a local attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by a vulnerability in the login program. The login program may leak information caused by a pointer that has been freed and reallocated. A local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information.
Consequences:
Obtain Information
Remedy:
For Red Hat Linux:
Upgrade to the latest util-linux package, as listed below. Refer to RHSA-2004:056-05 for more information. See References.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS (v. 2.1): 2.11f-20.4 or later
Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES (v. 2.1): 2.11f-20.4 or later
Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS (v. 2.1): 2.11f-20.4 or later
Red Hat Linux Advanced Workstation 2.1 for the Itanium Processor: 2.11f-20.4 or later
For Caldera OpenLinux 3.1.1 (Workstation and Server):
Upgrade to the latest version of util-linux (2.12-1 or later), as listed in SCO Security Advisory CSSA-2004-016.0. See References.
For Gentoo Linux:
Upgrade to the latest version of util-linux (2.12 or later), as listed in Gentoo Security Advisory GLSA 200404-06. See References.
For other distributions:
Contact your vendor for upgrade or patch information.
References:
- CIAC Information Bulletin O-087: Red Hat Updated util-linux Packages Fix Information Leak.
- Gentoo Security Advisory GLSA 200404-06: Util-linux login may leak sensitive data. (From LinuxSecurity archive)
- SCO Security Advisory CSSA-2004-016.0: OpenLinux: util-linux could leak sensitive data. (From LinuxSecurity archive)
- BID-9558: Util-Linux Login Program Information Leakage Vulnerability
- CVE-2004-0080: The login program in util-linux 2.11 and earlier uses a pointer after it has been freed and reallocated, which could cause login to leak sensitive data.
- GLSA-200404-06: Util-linux login may leak sensitive data
- OSVDB ID: 3796: Red Hat Linux util-linux Login Program Information Leakage
- RHSA-2004-056: util-linux security update
- SA10773: Red Hat util-linux Login Program Information Leakage
- US-CERT VU#801526: util-linux login program discloses sensitive information
Platforms Affected:
- Gentoo Linux
- RedHat Enterprise Linux 2.1 AS
- RedHat Enterprise Linux 2.1 AW
- RedHat Enterprise Linux 2.1 WS
- RedHat Enterprise Linux 2.1 ES
- RedHat Linux Advanced Workstation 2.1 Itanium
- SCO Caldera OpenLinux Server 3.1.1
- SCO Caldera OpenLinux Workstation 3.1.1
Reported:
Feb 03, 2004
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