How severe is CVE-2006-7108?

CVE-2006-7108 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.1, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-7108 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-7108?

CVE-2006-7108 affects Andries Brouwer Util-linux. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-7108?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2006-7108 published?

CVE-2006-7108 was published on 2007-03-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-7108

CVE-2006-7108 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Andries Brouwer Util-linux with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Andries Brouwer Util-linux
Published: 2007-03-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

login in util-linux-2.12a skips pam_acct_mgmt and chauth_tok when authentication is skipped, such as when a Kerberos krlogin session has been established, which might allow users to bypass intended access policies that would be enforced by pam_acct_mgmt and chauth_tok.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-7108?: login in util-linux-2.12a skips pam_acct_mgmt and chauth_tok when authentication is skipped, such as when a Kerberos krlogin session has been established, which might allow users to bypass intended access policies that would be enforced by pam_acct_mgmt and chauth_tok.
How severe is CVE-2006-7108?: CVE-2006-7108 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-7108 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-7108?: CVE-2006-7108 affects Andries Brouwer Util-linux. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-7108?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-7108 published?: CVE-2006-7108 was published on 2007-03-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:andries_brouwer:util-linux:2.12a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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