Description
The GridFTP in Globus Toolkit (GT) before 5.2.2, when certain autoconf macros are defined, does not properly check the return value from the getpwnam_r function, which might allow remote attackers to gain privileges by logging in with a user that does not exist, which causes GridFTP to run as the last user in the password file.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAccess VectorNetwork
AC:HAccess ComplexityHigh
Au:NAuthenticationNone
Impact
C:CConfidentialityComplete
I:CIntegrityComplete
A:CAvailabilityComplete
Weaknesses
Affected Products
globus
oss-project·US
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Exploitability
No known exploits, KEV entries, or remediation guidance available for this vulnerability yet.
References
http://jira.globus.org/browse/GT-195
jira.globus.org
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-June/081787.html
lists.fedoraproject.org
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-June/081791.html
lists.fedoraproject.org
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