Vulnerability Description
pam_oath.so in oath-toolkit 2.6.7 through 2.6.11 before 2.6.12 allows root privilege escalation because, in the context of PAM code running as root, it mishandles usersfile access, such as by calling fchown in the presence of a symlink.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://gitlab.com/oath-toolkit/oath-toolkit/-/commit/3235a52f6b87cd1c5da6508f42
- https://gitlab.com/oath-toolkit/oath-toolkit/-/commit/3271139989fde35ab0163b558f
- https://gitlab.com/oath-toolkit/oath-toolkit/-/commit/60d9902b5c20f27e70f8e9c816
- https://gitlab.com/oath-toolkit/oath-toolkit/-/commit/95ef255e6a401949ce3f67609b
- https://gitlab.com/oath-toolkit/oath-toolkit/-/issues/43
- https://security.opensuse.org/2024/10/04/oath-toolkit-vulnerability.html
- https://www.nongnu.org/oath-toolkit/security/CVE-2024-47191
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/10/04/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/10/04/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/10/05/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/10/08/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/10/08/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/10/08/4
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/10/15/7
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/10/17/1
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-47191?
CVE-2024-47191 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). pam_oath.so in oath-toolkit 2.6.7 through 2.6.11 before 2.6.12 allows root privilege escalation because, in the context of PAM code running as root, it mishandles usersfile access, such as by calling ...
How severe is CVE-2024-47191?
CVE-2024-47191 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-47191?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.