CVE-2016-20014 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Q: What is CVE-2016-20014?

CVE-2016-20014 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). In pam_tacplus.c in pam_tacplus before 1.4.1, pam_sm_acct_mgmt does not zero out the arep data structure.

Q: How severe is CVE-2016-20014?

CVE-2016-20014 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2016-20014?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pam Tacplus Project Pam Tacplus.

Vulnerability Description

In pam_tacplus.c in pam_tacplus before 1.4.1, pam_sm_acct_mgmt does not zero out the arep data structure.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pam Tacplus Project	Pam Tacplus	< 1.4.1

References

https://github.com/kravietz/pam_tacplus/commit/e4c00eba70a0f72c4de77b5f072c69708PatchThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/kravietz/pam_tacplus/commit/e4c00eba70a0f72c4de77b5f072c69708PatchThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-20014?

CVE-2016-20014 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). In pam_tacplus.c in pam_tacplus before 1.4.1, pam_sm_acct_mgmt does not zero out the arep data structure.

How severe is CVE-2016-20014?

CVE-2016-20014 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-20014?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pam Tacplus Project Pam Tacplus.