Input validation error in libpam4j - CVE-2017-12197

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Input validation error in libpam4j - CVE-2017-12197

Published: June 25, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU93233
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 6.8 [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]
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-12197
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a local user to bypass security restrictions and gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to libpam4j did not properly validate user accounts when authenticating. A local user can bypass security restrictions and gain access to sensitive information.


Affected software

libpam4j
Dell Support Assist Enterprise
rh-sso7-keycloak (Red Hat package)

How to mitigate CVE-2017-12197

Install updates from vendor's website.

libpam4j - update to 1.10
Dell Support Assist Enterprise - update to 4.00.06.00
rh-sso7-keycloak (Red Hat package) - addressed in versions 2.5.14-1.Final_redhat_1.1.jbcs.el6, 2.5.14-1.Final_redhat_1.1.jbcs.el7

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