How severe is CVE-2008-1926?

CVE-2008-1926 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-1926 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-1926?

CVE-2008-1926 primarily affects Linux Util-linux. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1926?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2008-1926 published?

CVE-2008-1926 was published on 2008-04-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-1926

CVE-2008-1926 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Util-linux with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Linux Util-linux
Published: 2008-04-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

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."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1926?: 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 severe is CVE-2008-1926?: CVE-2008-1926 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-1926 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-1926?: CVE-2008-1926 primarily affects Linux Util-linux. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1926?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-1926 published?: CVE-2008-1926 was published on 2008-04-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:linux:util-linux:2.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:linux:util-linux:2.13.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:linux:util-linux:2.13.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:linux:util-linux:2.13.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:linux:util-linux:2.14:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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