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CVE-2010-3853

MEDIUM · CVSS 6.9 EPSS 0.41%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2011-01-24 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a medium severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9. It affects Linux.

CVE
CVE-2010-3853
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
6.9
EPSS
0.41%
Linux

Original NVD Description

pam_namespace.c in the pam_namespace module in Linux-PAM (aka pam) before 1.1.3 uses the environment of the invoking application or service during execution of the namespace.init script, which might allow local users to gain privileges by running a setuid program that relies on the pam_namespace PAM check, as demonstrated by the sudo program.