CVE-2018-17953 — HIGH (7.5)

Vulnerability Description

A incorrect variable in a SUSE specific patch for pam_access rule matching in PAM 1.3.0 in openSUSE Leap 15.0 and SUSE Linux Enterprise 15 could lead to pam_access rules not being applied (fail open).

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Kernel	Linux-Pam	1.3.0
Opensuse	Leap	15.0
Suse	Linux Enterprise	15.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-284

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-17953?

CVE-2018-17953 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). A incorrect variable in a SUSE specific patch for pam_access rule matching in PAM 1.3.0 in openSUSE Leap 15.0 and SUSE Linux Enterprise 15 could lead to pam_access rules not being applied (fail open).

How severe is CVE-2018-17953?

CVE-2018-17953 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-17953?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Kernel Linux-Pam, Opensuse Leap, Suse Linux Enterprise.