SB2025032547 - SUSE update for pam_pkcs11

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SB2025032547 - SUSE update for pam_pkcs11

Published: March 25, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2025032547
CSH Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.


1) NULL pointer dereference (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-24031)

CWE-ID: CWE-476 - NULL Pointer Dereference

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a NULL pointer dereference error in pam_get_pwd. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


2) Improper authentication (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-24032)

CWE-ID: CWE-287 - Improper Authentication

CVSSv4: 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:Amber


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to the default cert_policy value is set to "none". A remote attacker can forge a token and bypass authentication process.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References