do_command.c in Vixie cron (vixie-cron) 4.1 does not check the return code of a setuid call, which might allow local users to gain root privileges if setuid fails in cases such as PAM failures or resource limits, as originally demonstrated by a program that exceeds the process limits as defined in /etc/security/limits.conf.
CVSS Details
- CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 7.8
Covered by Rapid7
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debian | — | Upgrade cron | Jul 30, 2024 | May 25, 2006 |
| Gentoo Linux | — | Upgrade sys-process/vixie-cron. | Oct 30, 2017 | May 25, 2006 |
| Suse | — | Upgrade cronieUpgrade cronie-anacronUpgrade cron | Feb 17, 2015 | Jun 28, 2013 |
| Ubuntu | — | Upgrade cron | Nov 8, 2024 | May 25, 2006 |
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