CVE-2008-1946

MediumCVSS 4.4/10Last modified Jun 16, 2026

Description

The default configuration of su in /etc/pam.d/su in GNU coreutils 5.2.1 allows local users to gain the privileges of a (1) locked or (2) expired account by entering the account name on the command line, related to improper use of the pam_succeed_if.so module.

Metrics

CVSS 2.0 4.4/10AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Weakness enumeration

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
Jul 28, 2008
Last modified
Jun 16, 2026
NVD status
Modified

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CVE-2008-1946: Medium severity, CVSS 4.4 | Vulnix