CVE-2024-47191
CVSS 3.1 Score 7.1 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Oct 9, 2024
Updated: Nov 21, 2024
CWE ID 22
Summary
CVE-2024-47191 is a newly disclosed vulnerability affecting versions 2.6.7 to 2.6.11 of the oath-toolkit's pam_oath.so module. The issue arises due to improper handling of usersfile access within the PAM code running as root. Specifically, the use of the 'fchown' function in the presence of a symlink leads to privilege escalation, potentially allowing an attacker to gain root access. This vulnerability poses a significant risk and requires immediate patching to prevent potential exploitation.
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Affected Products
- OATH Toolkit