Description
login in Slackware Linux 3.2 through 3.5 does not properly check for an error when the /etc/group file is missing, which prevents it from dropping privileges, causing it to assign root privileges to any local user who logs on to the server.
Product(s):
- Slackware Linux 3.1
- Slackware Linux 3.2
- Slackware Linux 3.3
- Slackware Linux 3.4
- Slackware Linux 3.5
Question to Ask Vendors:
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-1999-1434, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-1999-1434 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?
Recommended Actions:
- Check out the advisory links provided below.