#VU100912 Improper authentication in linux-pam - CVE-2024-10963

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#VU100912 Improper authentication in linux-pam - CVE-2024-10963

Published: November 25, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU100912
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: 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
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
linux-pam
Software vendor:
git.kernel.org

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.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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