CVE-2026-12610
Sssd: use-after-free crash in sssd' 'sssd_pam' process
Description
A flaw was found in sssd. When authenticating with a YubiKey, the SSSD PAM responder can crash due to a use-after-free vulnerability, where a memory pointer is incorrectly handled. A local attacker could exploit this flaw by manipulating smartcard or YubiKey contents, leading to a denial of service that disrupts authentication. This vulnerability also presents a potential for privilege escalation, although it is difficult to exploit.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:LAttack VectorLocal
AC:HAttack ComplexityHigh
PR:HPrivileges RequiredHigh
UI:NUser InteractionNone
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentialityHigh
I:HIntegrityHigh
A:HAvailabilityHigh
Weaknesses
Affected Products
Red Hat
commercial·USaka redhat
fedoraproject
oss-project·USaka fedora project
and 5 more affected products View all →
Exploitability
Official Patch Available
Workaround Available
References
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