CVE-2024-22365

CVSS 3.1 Score 5.5 of 10 (medium)

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Published Feb 6, 2024
Updated: Feb 14, 2024

Summary

CVE-2024-22365 is a vulnerability in linux-pam (Linux PAM) before version 1.6.0, which can result in a denial of service attack by causing a blocked login process through the use of mkfifo. The vulnerability occurs because the openat call for protect_dir lacks O_DIRECTORY. This vulnerability affects multiple products, including gfihkC, gfihkD, gfihkA, and many others listed in the original text. The potential danger to an organization is significant as it can lead to a blocked login process, causing disruption and preventing users from accessing their accounts. To remediate this vulnerability, organizations should update linux-pam to version 1.6.0 or newer to address the issue and prevent potential attacks on their systems.

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