Vulnerability Description
A flaw was found in linux-pam. The pam_namespace module may improperly handle user-controlled paths, allowing local users to exploit symlink attacks and race conditions to elevate their privileges to root. This CVE provides a "complete" fix for CVE-2025-6020.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:14557
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:15099
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:15100
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:15101
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:15102
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:15103
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:15104
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:15105
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:15106
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:15107
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:15709
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:15827
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:15828
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:16524
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:17181
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-8941?
CVE-2025-8941 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). A flaw was found in linux-pam. The pam_namespace module may improperly handle user-controlled paths, allowing local users to exploit symlink attacks and race conditions to elevate their privileges to ...
How severe is CVE-2025-8941?
CVE-2025-8941 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-8941?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.