CVE-2010-4708
The pam_env module in Linux-PAM (aka pam) 1.1.2 and earlier reads the .pam_environment file in a...
CVE-2010-4708 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.2) in Linux-pam, published January 24, 2011. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.37%, the 31st percentile. Fixed in pam 1.1.3-7.1.
- Severity
- 7.2 HighCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 0.37%EPSS, 31st percentile
- Exploitation
- None knownNot on CISA’s or ENISA’s lists
- Fixed in
1.1.3-7.1pam +14 more
Description
The pam_env module in Linux-PAM (aka pam) 1.1.2 and earlier reads the .pam_environment file in a user's home directory, which might allow local users to run programs with an unintended environment by executing a program that relies on the pam_env PAM check.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
pamDebian:12 | before 1.1.3-7.1 | 1.1.3-7.1 |
pamDebian:13 | before 1.1.3-7.1 | 1.1.3-7.1 |
pamDebian:14 | before 1.1.3-7.1 | 1.1.3-7.1 |
pamRed Hat:enterprise_linux:6::client From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:1.1.1-4.el6_0.1 | 0:1.1.1-4.el6_0.1 |
pam-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:6::client From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:1.1.1-4.el6_0.1 | 0:1.1.1-4.el6_0.1 |
pam-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:6::client From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:1.1.1-4.el6_0.1 | 0:1.1.1-4.el6_0.1 |
pamRed Hat:enterprise_linux:6::computenode From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:1.1.1-4.el6_0.1 | 0:1.1.1-4.el6_0.1 |
pam-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:6::computenode From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:1.1.1-4.el6_0.1 | 0:1.1.1-4.el6_0.1 |
pam-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:6::computenode From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:1.1.1-4.el6_0.1 | 0:1.1.1-4.el6_0.1 |
pamRed Hat:enterprise_linux:6::server From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:1.1.1-4.el6_0.1 | 0:1.1.1-4.el6_0.1 |
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| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
pam-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:6::server From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:1.1.1-4.el6_0.1 | 0:1.1.1-4.el6_0.1 |
pam-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:6::server From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:1.1.1-4.el6_0.1 | 0:1.1.1-4.el6_0.1 |
pamRed Hat:enterprise_linux:6::workstation From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:1.1.1-4.el6_0.1 | 0:1.1.1-4.el6_0.1 |
pam-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:6::workstation From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:1.1.1-4.el6_0.1 | 0:1.1.1-4.el6_0.1 |
pam-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:6::workstation From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:1.1.1-4.el6_0.1 | 0:1.1.1-4.el6_0.1 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
The pam_env module in Linux-PAM (aka pam) 1.1.2 and earlier reads the .pam_environment file in a user's home directory, which might allow local users to run programs with an unintended environment by executing a program that relies on the pam_env PAM check.
- Record
CVE-2010-4708- CVSS 2.0
- 7.2 High
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
The pam_env module in Linux-PAM (aka pam) 1.1.2 and earlier reads the .pam_environment file in a user's home directory, which might allow local users to run programs with an unintended environment by executing a program that relies on the pam_env PAM check.
- Record
CVE-2010-4708- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2010-4673No score
The pam_env module in Linux-PAM (aka pam) 1.1.2 and earlier reads the .pam_environment file in a user's home directory, which might allow local users to run programs with an unintended environment by executing a program that relies on the pam_env PAM check.
- Record
EUVD-2010-4673- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-77qw-jxwx-7hx3No score
The pam_env module in Linux-PAM (aka pam) 1.1.2 and earlier reads the .pam_environment file in a...
The pam_env module in Linux-PAM (aka pam) 1.1.2 and earlier reads the .pam_environment file in a user's home directory, which might allow local users to run programs with an unintended environment by executing a program that relies on the pam_env PAM check.
- Record
GHSA-77qw-jxwx-7hx3- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVNo score
The pam_env module in Linux-PAM (aka pam) 1.1.2 and earlier reads the .pam_environment file in a user's home directory, which might allow local users to run programs with an unintended environment by executing a program that relies on the pam_env PAM check.
- Record
CVE-2010-4708- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVDEBIAN-CVE-2010-4708No score
The pam_env module in Linux-PAM (aka pam) 1.1.2 and earlier reads the .pam_environment file in a user's home directory, which might allow local users to run programs with an unintended environment by executing a program that relies on the pam_env PAM check.
- Record
DEBIAN-CVE-2010-4708- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| affected, facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
References
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/65037
security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201206-31.xml
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=641335
pam.cvs.sourceforge.net/viewvc/pam/Linux-PAM/modules/pam_env/pam_env.8.xml?r1=1.7&r2=1.8
secunia.com/advisories/49711
openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/09/27/7
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securityfocus.com/bid/46046
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2010-4708
github.com/advisories/GHSA-77qw-jxwx-7hx3
security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2010-4708
access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2010:0891
security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/advisories/2010/rhsa-2010_0891.json
cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2010-3316