Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:10232
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:10244
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:10379
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:10518
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:10528
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:10852
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-10963
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2324291
- https://github.com/linux-pam/linux-pam/issues/834
- https://github.com/linux-pam/linux-pam/pull/835
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-10963?
CVE-2024-10963 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.4 (HIGH). 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...
How severe is CVE-2024-10963?
CVE-2024-10963 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-10963?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.