SUSE update for pam
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 2 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2025-6018 CVE-2025-6020 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-16 CWE-284 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available. |
| Vulnerable software |
Basesystem Module Operating systems & Components / Operating system Development Tools Module Operating systems & Components / Operating system SUSE Linux Enterprise Real Time 15 Operating systems & Components / Operating system SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15 Operating systems & Components / Operating system SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 Operating systems & Components / Operating system SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 15 Operating systems & Components / Operating system SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing LTSS 15 Operating systems & Components / Operating system SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing ESPOS 15 Operating systems & Components / Operating system SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP5 Operating systems & Components / Operating system SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP3 Operating systems & Components / Operating system SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP4 Operating systems & Components / Operating system openSUSE Leap Operating systems & Components / Operating system SUSE Linux Enterprise Micro Operating systems & Components / Operating system SUSE Linux Enterprise Micro for Rancher Operating systems & Components / Operating system SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15 Operating systems & Components / Operating system SUSE Enterprise Storage Operating systems & Components / Operating system SUSE Manager Retail Branch Server Operating systems & Components / Operating system SUSE Manager Server Operating systems & Components / Operating system SUSE Manager Proxy Operating systems & Components / Operating system pam-doc Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component pam-extra-32bit Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component pam-devel-32bit Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component pam-extra-32bit-debuginfo Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component pam-32bit Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component pam-32bit-debuginfo Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component pam-devel Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component pam-debugsource Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component pam-extra Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component pam Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component pam-extra-debuginfo Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component pam-debuginfo Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component |
| Vendor | SUSE |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
1) Configuration
EUVDB-ID: #VU111387
Risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 7.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-6018
CWE-ID:
CWE-16 - Configuration
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe issue may allow a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The issue exists due an error in the PAM configuration of openSUSE Leap 15 and SUSE Linux Enterprise 15. An unprivileged user who logs in via sshd can force the pam_env module to add arbitrary variables to PAM's environment, leading to arbitrary code execution as root.
MitigationUpdate the affected package pam to the latest version.
Vulnerable software versionsBasesystem Module: 15-SP6 - 15-SP7
Development Tools Module: 15-SP6 - 15-SP7
SUSE Linux Enterprise Real Time 15: SP6 - SP7
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15: SP3 - SP7
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15: SP3 - SP7
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 15: SP6 - SP7
SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing LTSS 15: SP3 - SP5
SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing ESPOS 15: SP4 - SP5
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP5: LTSS
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP3: LTSS
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP4: LTSS
openSUSE Leap: 15.6
SUSE Linux Enterprise Micro: 5.1 - 5.5
SUSE Linux Enterprise Micro for Rancher: 5.2 - 5.4
SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15: SP3 - SP5
SUSE Enterprise Storage: 7.1
SUSE Manager Retail Branch Server: 4.3
SUSE Manager Server: 4.3
SUSE Manager Proxy: 4.3
pam-doc: before 1.3.0-150000.6.83.1
pam-extra-32bit: before 1.3.0-150000.6.83.1
pam-devel-32bit: before 1.3.0-150000.6.83.1
pam-extra-32bit-debuginfo: before 1.3.0-150000.6.83.1
pam-32bit: before 1.3.0-150000.6.83.1
pam-32bit-debuginfo: before 1.3.0-150000.6.83.1
pam-devel: before 1.3.0-150000.6.83.1
pam-debugsource: before 1.3.0-150000.6.83.1
pam-extra: before 1.3.0-150000.6.83.1
pam: before 1.3.0-150000.6.83.1
pam-extra-debuginfo: before 1.3.0-150000.6.83.1
pam-debuginfo: before 1.3.0-150000.6.83.1
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:suse:basesystem_module:15-SP6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:basesystem_module:15-SP7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:development_tools_module:15-SP6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:development_tools_module:15-SP7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_real_time_15:SP6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_real_time_15:SP7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_server_for_sap_applications_15:SP3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_server_for_sap_applications_15:SP4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_server_for_sap_applications_15:SP5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_server_15:SP3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_desktop_15:SP6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_high_performance_computing_ltss_15:SP3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_high_performance_computing_espos_15:SP4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_server_15_sp5:LTSS:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_server_15_sp3:LTSS:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_server_15_sp4:LTSS:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:opensuse_leap:15.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_micro:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_micro_for_rancher:5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_high_performance_computing_15:SP3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_enterprise_storage:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_manager_retail_branch_server:4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_manager_server:4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_manager_proxy:4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:suse:pam-doc:*:*:*:*:*:suse_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:suse:pam-extra-32bit:*:*:*:*:*:suse_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:suse:pam-devel-32bit:*:*:*:*:*:suse_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:suse:pam-extra-32bit-debuginfo:*:*:*:*:*:suse_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:suse:pam-32bit:*:*:*:*:*:suse_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:suse:pam-32bit-debuginfo:*:*:*:*:*:suse_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:suse:pam-devel:*:*:*:*:*:suse_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:suse:pam-debugsource:*:*:*:*:*:suse_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:suse:pam-extra:*:*:*:*:*:suse_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:suse:pam:*:*:*:*:*:suse_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:suse:pam-extra-debuginfo:*:*:*:*:*:suse_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:suse:pam-debuginfo:*:*:*:*:*:suse_linux:*:*
https://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2025/suse-su-202502013-1/
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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.
2) Improper access control
EUVDB-ID: #VU111389
Risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-6020
CWE-ID:
CWE-284 - Improper Access Control
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions within the pam_namespace module when handling user-controlled paths. A local user can use specially crafted symlinks and race conditions to execute arbitrary code as root.
MitigationUpdate the affected package pam to the latest version.
Vulnerable software versionsBasesystem Module: 15-SP6 - 15-SP7
Development Tools Module: 15-SP6 - 15-SP7
SUSE Linux Enterprise Real Time 15: SP6 - SP7
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15: SP3 - SP7
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15: SP3 - SP7
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 15: SP6 - SP7
SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing LTSS 15: SP3 - SP5
SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing ESPOS 15: SP4 - SP5
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP5: LTSS
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP3: LTSS
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP4: LTSS
openSUSE Leap: 15.6
SUSE Linux Enterprise Micro: 5.1 - 5.5
SUSE Linux Enterprise Micro for Rancher: 5.2 - 5.4
SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15: SP3 - SP5
SUSE Enterprise Storage: 7.1
SUSE Manager Retail Branch Server: 4.3
SUSE Manager Server: 4.3
SUSE Manager Proxy: 4.3
pam-doc: before 1.3.0-150000.6.83.1
pam-extra-32bit: before 1.3.0-150000.6.83.1
pam-devel-32bit: before 1.3.0-150000.6.83.1
pam-extra-32bit-debuginfo: before 1.3.0-150000.6.83.1
pam-32bit: before 1.3.0-150000.6.83.1
pam-32bit-debuginfo: before 1.3.0-150000.6.83.1
pam-devel: before 1.3.0-150000.6.83.1
pam-debugsource: before 1.3.0-150000.6.83.1
pam-extra: before 1.3.0-150000.6.83.1
pam: before 1.3.0-150000.6.83.1
pam-extra-debuginfo: before 1.3.0-150000.6.83.1
pam-debuginfo: before 1.3.0-150000.6.83.1
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:suse:basesystem_module:15-SP6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:basesystem_module:15-SP7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:development_tools_module:15-SP6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:development_tools_module:15-SP7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_real_time_15:SP6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_real_time_15:SP7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_server_for_sap_applications_15:SP3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_server_for_sap_applications_15:SP4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_server_for_sap_applications_15:SP5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_server_15:SP3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_desktop_15:SP6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_high_performance_computing_ltss_15:SP3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_high_performance_computing_espos_15:SP4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_server_15_sp5:LTSS:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_server_15_sp3:LTSS:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_server_15_sp4:LTSS:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:opensuse_leap:15.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_micro:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_micro_for_rancher:5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_high_performance_computing_15:SP3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_enterprise_storage:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_manager_retail_branch_server:4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_manager_server:4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_manager_proxy:4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:suse:pam-doc:*:*:*:*:*:suse_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:suse:pam-extra-32bit:*:*:*:*:*:suse_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:suse:pam-devel-32bit:*:*:*:*:*:suse_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:suse:pam-extra-32bit-debuginfo:*:*:*:*:*:suse_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:suse:pam-32bit:*:*:*:*:*:suse_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:suse:pam-32bit-debuginfo:*:*:*:*:*:suse_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:suse:pam-devel:*:*:*:*:*:suse_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:suse:pam-debugsource:*:*:*:*:*:suse_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:suse:pam-extra:*:*:*:*:*:suse_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:suse:pam:*:*:*:*:*:suse_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:suse:pam-extra-debuginfo:*:*:*:*:*:suse_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:suse:pam-debuginfo:*:*:*:*:*:suse_linux:*:*
https://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2025/suse-su-202502013-1/
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.
