Name: CVE-2008-1926: Improper Control of Generation of Code
Creator: Rapid7
Published: 2008-04-23T00:00:00.000Z
License: https://www.rapid7.com/legal/website-terms-of-use/
Keywords: CVE, CVE-2008-1926, CWE-94, CVSS 9.1, EPSS 0.01774

Argument injection vulnerability in login (login-utils/login.c) in util-linux-ng 2.14 and earlier makes it easier for remote attackers to hide activities by modifying portions of log events, as demonstrated by appending an "addr=" statement to the login name, aka "audit log injection."

CVSS Details

CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 9.1

Covered by Rapid7

Product	Vendor Advisory	Solution File	Added	Published
Centos_linux	—	Upgrade util-linux	Dec 1, 2016	Apr 24, 2008
Debian	—	Upgrade util-linux	Jul 30, 2024	Apr 24, 2008

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CVSS Details

Covered by Rapid7

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