CVE-2010-3316

3.3 LOW 0.4% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

The run_coprocess function in pam_xauth.c in the pam_xauth module in Linux-PAM (aka pam) before 1.1.2 does not check the return values of the setuid, setgid, and setgroups system calls, which might allow local users to read arbitrary files by executing a program that relies on the pam_xauth PAM check.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited locally on the machine without logging in. Limited direct impact.
Exploit odds: 0.4% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2011-01-24 18:00 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-16 23:22 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 0.4% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 3.3 LOW (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2011-01-24 18:00 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-16 23:22 UTC
Exploit probability: 0.4% · EPSS, next 30 days
Record status: Modified

Affected

linux-pam ≤ 1.1.1
linux-pam 0.99.1.0
linux-pam 0.99.2.0
linux-pam 0.99.2.1
linux-pam 0.99.3.0
linux-pam 0.99.4.0
linux-pam 0.99.5.0
linux-pam 0.99.6.0

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 3.3

Attack vector: Local
Complexity: Medium
Authentication: None
Confidentiality: Partial
Integrity: Partial
Availability: None

Raw vector

AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record