Multiple vulnerabilities in linux-pam



| Updated: 2024-11-27
Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
CVE-ID CVE-2024-10963
CVE-2024-10041
CWE-ID CWE-287
CWE-922
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 linux-pam
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor git.kernel.org

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Improper authentication

EUVDB-ID: #VU100912

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-10963

CWE-ID: CWE-287 - Improper Authentication

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in pam_access module where certain rules in its configuration file are mistakenly treated as hostnames. A remote attacker can bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized access to the system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

linux-pam: 0.99.1.0 - 1.6.1

CPE2.3 External links

https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-10963
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2324291


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

2) Insecure Storage of Sensitive Information

EUVDB-ID: #VU100997

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-10041

CWE-ID: CWE-922 - Insecure Storage of Sensitive Information

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to software stores secrets in memory in plain text. A local user can read the memory and obtain passwords in plain text when PAM is used to perform authentication.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

linux-pam: 0.99.1.0 - 1.6.1

CPE2.3 External links

https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-10041
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2319212


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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