Vulnerability Description
fprintd through 1.94.3 lacks a security attention mechanism, and thus unexpected actions might be authorized by "auth sufficient pam_fprintd.so" for Sudo. NOTE: the supplier disputes this because they believe issue resolution would involve modifying the PAM configuration to restrict pam_fprintd.so to front-ends that implement a proper attention mechanism, not modifying pam_fprintd.so or fprintd.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/06/13/3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/06/14/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/06/14/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/06/14/3
- https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/libfprint/fprintd/-/releases
- https://lists.freedesktop.org/archives/fprint/2024-May/001231.html
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/05/30/3
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/06/13/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/06/13/3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/06/14/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/06/14/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/06/14/3
- https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/libfprint/fprintd/-/releases
- https://lists.freedesktop.org/archives/fprint/2024-May/001231.html
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/05/30/3
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-37408?
CVE-2024-37408 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.3 (HIGH). fprintd through 1.94.3 lacks a security attention mechanism, and thus unexpected actions might be authorized by "auth sufficient pam_fprintd.so" for Sudo. NOTE: the supplier disputes this because they...
How severe is CVE-2024-37408?
CVE-2024-37408 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-37408?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.