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passwd command in shadow in Ubuntu 5.04 through 6.06 LTS, when called with the -f, -g, or -s flag, 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.
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debian | — | Upgrade shadow | Jul 30, 2024 | Jul 6, 2006 |
| Ubuntu | — | Upgrade passwd | Nov 8, 2024 | Jul 6, 2006 |
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