Description
runuser in util-linux allows local users to escape to the parent session via a crafted TIOCSTI ioctl call, which pushes characters to the terminal's input buffer.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:LAttack VectorLocal
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:LPrivileges RequiredLow
UI:NUser InteractionNone
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentialityHigh
I:HIntegrityHigh
A:HAvailabilityHigh
Weaknesses
Affected Products
Сообщество свободного программного обеспечения
oss-projectaka fsf
ООО «РусБИТех-Астра»
commercial·RUaka rusbitech-astra
kernel
oss-project
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Exploitability
Official Patch Available
References
https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=815922
bugs.debian.org
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/02/27/1
openwall.com
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/02/27/2
openwall.com
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