CyberRota Analysis
AI-GeneratedA vulnerability in NetworkManager-vpnc allows local unprivileged users to escalate privileges to root by injecting a newline character into the VPN username field, enabling them to manipulate the vpnc configuration. This could lead to the execution of arbitrary programs with root privileges upon activation of a malicious VPN connection. Organizations using NetworkManager-vpnc should prioritize patching this flaw to mitigate the risk of privilege escalation attacks.
Original NVD Description
A flaw was found in NetworkManager-vpnc. This vulnerability allows a local unprivileged user to escalate privileges to root. By injecting a newline character into the VPN username field, an attacker can manipulate the vpnc configuration to execute an arbitrary program with root privileges when the malicious VPN connection is activated.