VDB

ALPINE-CVE-2015-8325

ALPINE-CVE-2015-8325 PUBLISHED CVSS 7.800000190734863 HIGH

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.

Risk Scores

CVSS v3.0
7.800000190734863
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Alpine:v3.2openssh*, *, 0

Timeline

  • May 1, 2016 CVE Published
  • Nov 19, 2025 CVE Updated
  • Apr 30, 2026 Distribution Patch
Open in Interactive Console →
$ Console Community · 100/wk Open console ›