High severity7.8NVD Advisory· Published Feb 12, 2020· Updated Jun 16, 2026
CVE-2011-4338
CVE-2011-4338
Description
Shaman 1.0.9: Users can add the line askforpwd=false to his shaman.conf file, without entering the root password in shaman. The next time shaman is run, root privileges are granted despite the fact that the user never entered the root password.
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Affected products
2- shaman/shamanv5Range: 1.0.9
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
2- bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.phpnvdExploitThird Party Advisory
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/11/22/4nvdMailing ListThird Party Advisory
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