CVE-2024-10963
HIGH EPSS 51.9%
Published Nov 7, 20241y ago · Modified Jun 17, 20262w ago
7.4 CVSS 3.1
Published Nov 7, 2024 1y ago
Last Modified Jun 17, 2026 2w ago
Description
A flaw was found in pam_access, where certain rules in its configuration file are mistakenly treated as hostnames. This vulnerability allows attackers to trick the system by pretending to be a trusted hostname, gaining unauthorized access. This issue poses a risk for systems that rely on this feature to control who can access certain services or terminals.
CVSS Details
Base Score
Exploitability
Impact
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N Attack Vector Network
Attack Complexity High
Privileges Required None
User Interaction None
Scope Unchanged
Confidentiality High
Integrity High
Availability None
Threat Intelligence
EPSS Exploit Probability
51.9% percentile
Exploit & Patch Status
No Known Exploit
No Patch Available
Weaknesses 1
CWE-287 Improper Authentication Authentication
References 10
- access.redhat.com https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:10232
- access.redhat.com https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:10244
- access.redhat.com https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:10379
- access.redhat.com https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:10518
- access.redhat.com https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:10528
- access.redhat.com https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:10852
- access.redhat.com https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-10963
- bugzilla.redhat.com https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2324291
- github.com https://github.com/linux-pam/linux-pam/issues/834
- github.com https://github.com/linux-pam/linux-pam/pull/835
Remediation
No remediation data recorded yet
Check vendor advisories and the NVD entry for patch availability.