PAM 0.64 on Linux Temporary File Local Privilege Escalation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in PAM 0.64 on Linux and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Temporary File Handler. Such manipulation leads to Local Privilege Escalation. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-1999-0342. No exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in PAM 0.64 on Linux and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is an unknown code of the component Temporary File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a local privilege escalation vulnerability. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Linux PAM modules allow local users to gain root access using temporary files.

The weakness was published 12/01/1998. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-1999-0342. The exploitation is known to be difficult. Local access is required to approach this attack. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.1

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Local Privilege Escalation
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

12/01/1998 🔍
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06/19/2014 +5679 days 🔍
04/17/2026 +4320 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-0342 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0342
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14270

Entryinfo

Created: 06/19/2014 22:45
Updated: 04/17/2026 18:44
Changes: 06/19/2014 22:45 (38), 05/20/2018 10:32 (6), 04/17/2026 18:44 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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