CVE-2025-6020
Linux-pam: linux-pam directory traversal
7.8CVSSHIGH
Description
A flaw was found in linux-pam. The module pam_namespace may use access user-controlled paths without proper protection, allowing local users to elevate their privileges to root via multiple symlink attacks and race conditions.
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:LAttack VectorLocal
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:LPrivileges RequiredLow
UI:NUser InteractionNone
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentialityHigh
I:HIntegrityHigh
A:HAvailabilityHigh
Weaknesses
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Exploitability
Official Patch Available
Workaround Available
MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques Collection
Discovery
References
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:10024
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:10027
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:10180
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Timeline
Published
Jun 17, 2025
Last Updated
May 12, 2026
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