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DEBIAN-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_envir...

Original description

The description as published by the source.

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.

Source: OSV.dev (Open Source Vulnerabilities) OSV

Affected packages

Debian:12 openssh

[{"type":"ECOSYSTEM","events":[{"introduced":"0"},{"fixed":"1:7.2p2-3"}]}]

Debian:13 openssh

[{"type":"ECOSYSTEM","events":[{"introduced":"0"},{"fixed":"1:7.2p2-3"}]}]

Debian:14 openssh

[{"type":"ECOSYSTEM","events":[{"introduced":"0"},{"fixed":"1:7.2p2-3"}]}]

References

advisory security-tracker.debian.org