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CVE-2015-8325

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.

Severity
High 7.8
Published
1 May 2016
Last changed
17 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
21 Oct 2026
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
OpenSSHServers and applications · cpe:a:openbsd:openssh
  • Every version up to 7.2

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-8325
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2015-8325