Incorrect Authorization Affecting openssh-server-sysvinit package, versions <0:6.6.1p1-31.el7


Severity

Recommended
medium

Based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.04% (5th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-RHEL7-OPENSSHSERVERSYSVINIT-5160240
  • published26 Jul 2021
  • disclosed13 Apr 2016

Introduced: 13 Apr 2016

CVE-2015-8325  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-863  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade RHEL:7 openssh-server-sysvinit to version 0:6.6.1p1-31.el7 or higher.
This issue was patched in RHSA-2016:2588.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream openssh-server-sysvinit package and not the openssh-server-sysvinit package as distributed by RHEL. See How to fix? for RHEL:7 relevant fixed versions and status.

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.