CVE-2024-10963
Pam: improper hostname interpretation in pam_access leads to access control bypass
Description
A flaw was found in pam_access, where certain rules in its configuration file are mistakenly treated as hostnames. This vulnerability allows attackers to trick the system by pretending to be a trusted hostname, gaining unauthorized access. This issue poses a risk for systems that rely on this feature to control who can access certain services or terminals.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAttack VectorNetwork
AC:HAttack ComplexityHigh
PR:NPrivileges RequiredNone
UI:NUser InteractionNone
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentialityHigh
I:HIntegrityHigh
A:NAvailabilityNone
Weaknesses
Affected Products
Red Hat Inc.
commercial·USaka Red Hat
Novell Inc.
commercial·US
ООО «Ред Софт»
commercial·RUaka red soft
Canonical Ltd.
commercial·GBaka canonical
ООО «НЦПР»
commercial·RU
and 6 more affected products View all →
Exploitability
Official Patch Available
Workaround Available
Attack Graph
Products CVE Techniques Tactics
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MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques Initial Access
References
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:10232
access.redhat.com
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:10244
access.redhat.com
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:10379
access.redhat.com
and 15 more references View all →
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