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CVE-2015-8325
HIGH · CVSS 7.8
EPSS exploitation probability: 0%
Published 2016-05-01T01:59:00.143 · Last modified 2026-06-17T00:34:19.337

Summary

The do_setup_env function in session.c in sshd in OpenSSH through 7.2p2, when the UseLogin feature is enabled and PAM is configured to read .pam_environment files in user home directories, allows local users to gain privileges by triggering a crafted environment for the /bin/login program, as demonstrated by an LD_PRELOAD environment variable.

Affected products

debian — debian_linux

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References

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