Title: ppp Winbind Plugin setuid Failure Local Privilege Escalation
Info
Disclosure
Jul 05, 2006
Discovery
Unknown
Dates
Exploit
Unknown
Solution
Unknown
Description
ppp Winbind Plugin contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to gain access to unauthorized privileges. The issue is triggered when the Winbind Plugin fails check the result of 'setuid' call . This flaw may lead to a loss of confidentiality and integrity.
Classification
Location:
Local Access Required
Attack Type:
Other
Impact:
Loss of Confidentiality,
Loss of Integrity
Exploit:
Exploit Unknown
Disclosure:
OSVDB Verified
Solution
Upgrade to version 2.4.4 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.