PT-2019-20195 · Gnu · Util-Linux+1
Published
2019-09-05
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Updated
2019-09-05
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Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
util-linux (affected versions not specified)
shadow (affected versions not specified)
Description
The issue involves multiple problems with util-linux and shadow, including ignored PATH settings in /etc/default/su, outdated pam files, and a segfault in useradd during password inactivity period setting. Other issues include incorrect behavior with pseudofs and netfs, and problems with reading login.defs values. There is also hardening for su wrappers.
Recommendations
For util-linux, update to a version that includes the fixes for the mentioned issues.
For shadow, update to a version that includes the fixes for the mentioned issues.
As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to su wrappers until a patch is available.
Restrict access to the vulnerable pam files to minimize the risk of exploitation.
Avoid using the
useradd command with password inactivity period settings until the issue is resolved.
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Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Shadow
Util-Linux