CVE-2006-7108
login in util-linux-2.12a skips pam_acct_mgmt and chauth_tok when authentication is skipped, such...
CVE-2006-7108 is a medium vulnerability (CVSS 4.1) in Andries Brouwer Util-linux, published March 4, 2007. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.35%, the 28th percentile. Fixed in util-linux 2.17.2-9.
- Severity
- 4.1 MediumCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 0.35%EPSS, 28th percentile
- Exploitation
- None knownNot on CISA’s or ENISA’s lists
- Fixed in
2.17.2-9util-linux +10 more
Description
login in util-linux-2.12a skips pam_acct_mgmt and chauth_tok when authentication is skipped, such as when a Kerberos krlogin session has been established, which might allow users to bypass intended access policies that would be enforced by pam_acct_mgmt and chauth_tok.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
util-linuxDebian:12 | before 2.17.2-9 | 2.17.2-9 |
util-linuxDebian:13 | before 2.17.2-9 | 2.17.2-9 |
util-linuxDebian:14 | before 2.17.2-9 | 2.17.2-9 |
util-linuxRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as | before 0:2.12a-16.EL4.25 | 0:2.12a-16.EL4.25 |
util-linux-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as | before 0:2.12a-16.EL4.25 | 0:2.12a-16.EL4.25 |
util-linuxRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop | before 0:2.12a-16.EL4.25 | 0:2.12a-16.EL4.25 |
util-linux-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop | before 0:2.12a-16.EL4.25 | 0:2.12a-16.EL4.25 |
util-linuxRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es | before 0:2.12a-16.EL4.25 | 0:2.12a-16.EL4.25 |
util-linux-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es | before 0:2.12a-16.EL4.25 | 0:2.12a-16.EL4.25 |
util-linuxRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws | before 0:2.12a-16.EL4.25 | 0:2.12a-16.EL4.25 |
util-linux-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws | before 0:2.12a-16.EL4.25 | 0:2.12a-16.EL4.25 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
login in util-linux-2.12a skips pam_acct_mgmt and chauth_tok when authentication is skipped, such as when a Kerberos krlogin session has been established, which might allow users to bypass intended access policies that would be enforced by pam_acct_mgmt and chauth_tok.
- Record
CVE-2006-7108- CVSS 2.0
- 4.1 Medium
AV:L/AC:M/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P - Weakness
- CWE-264
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
login in util-linux-2.12a skips pam_acct_mgmt and chauth_tok when authentication is skipped, such as when a Kerberos krlogin session has been established, which might allow users to bypass intended access policies that would be enforced by pam_acct_mgmt and chauth_tok.
- Record
CVE-2006-7108- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2006-7090No score
login in util-linux-2.12a skips pam_acct_mgmt and chauth_tok when authentication is skipped, such as when a Kerberos krlogin session has been established, which might allow users to bypass intended access policies that would be enforced by pam_acct_mgmt and chauth_tok.
- Record
EUVD-2006-7090- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-224c-qxxc-fqx7No score
login in util-linux-2.12a skips pam_acct_mgmt and chauth_tok when authentication is skipped, such...
login in util-linux-2.12a skips pam_acct_mgmt and chauth_tok when authentication is skipped, such as when a Kerberos krlogin session has been established, which might allow users to bypass intended access policies that would be enforced by pam_acct_mgmt and chauth_tok.
- Record
GHSA-224c-qxxc-fqx7- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVNo score
login in util-linux-2.12a skips pam_acct_mgmt and chauth_tok when authentication is skipped, such as when a Kerberos krlogin session has been established, which might allow users to bypass intended access policies that would be enforced by pam_acct_mgmt and chauth_tok.
- Record
CVE-2006-7108- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVDEBIAN-CVE-2006-7108No score
login in util-linux-2.12a skips pam_acct_mgmt and chauth_tok when authentication is skipped, such as when a Kerberos krlogin session has been established, which might allow users to bypass intended access policies that would be enforced by pam_acct_mgmt and chauth_tok.
- Record
DEBIAN-CVE-2006-7108- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
References
secunia.com/advisories/25098
issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-1359
securityfocus.com/bid/24321
redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-0235.html
mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:111
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support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2007-252.htm
oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9689
bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=177331
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2006-7108
github.com/advisories/GHSA-224c-qxxc-fqx7
security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2006-7108
access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007:0235
security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/advisories/2007/rhsa-2007_0235.json
cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2006-7108