pam-python: Root Compromise -- Existing Account

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             AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution

                               ESB-2019.4428
                        pam-python security update
                             25 November 2019

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        AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product:           pam-python
Publisher:         Debian
Operating System:  Debian GNU/Linux 8
Impact/Access:     Root Compromise -- Existing Account
Resolution:        Patch/Upgrade
CVE Names:         CVE-2019-16729  

Reference:         ESB-2019.4006

Original Bulletin: 
   https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/11/msg00020.html

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Package        : pam-python
Version        : 1.0.4-1.1+deb8u1
CVE ID         : CVE-2019-16729
Debian Bug     : 942514

It was discovered that pam-python, a PAM Module that runs the Python
interpreter, has an issue in regard to the default environment variable
handling of Python. This issue could allow for local root escalation in certain
PAM setups.

For Debian 8 "Jessie", this problem has been fixed in version
1.0.4-1.1+deb8u1.

We recommend that you upgrade your pam-python packages.

Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS
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