CVE-2008-1926
util-linux - log injection
EPSS 1.8%
Description
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."
How to fix CVE-2008-1926
To remediate CVE-2008-1926, upgrade the affected package to a fixed version below.
- Debian/util-linux—upgrade to 2.13.1.1-1 or later
- Debian/util-linux—upgrade to 2.13.1-3+lenny1 or later
Is CVE-2008-1926 being exploited?
Low — EPSS is 1.8%, meaning exploitation activity has not been observed at scale.
Affected packages (2)
- from 0, < 2.13.1.1-1
- from 0, < 2.13.1-3+lenny1