VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE
CVE-2015-8325
CVSS score7.8 HIGH
EPSS probability0.60%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2016-05-01
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Description
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.
Weakness classification
- CWE-1262: Improper Access Control for Register Interface