CVE-2018-17953
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.34%
Last modified
CVE-2018-17953 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A incorrect variable in a SUSE specific patch for pam_access rule matching in PAM 1.3.0 in openSUSE Leap 15.0 and SUSE Linux Enterprise 15 could lead to pam_access rules not being applied (fail open).. EPSS estimates a 1.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A incorrect variable in a SUSE specific patch for pam_access rule matching in PAM 1.3.0 in openSUSE Leap 15.0 and SUSE Linux Enterprise 15 could lead to pam_access rules not being applied (fail open).
Metrics
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Kernel | Linux-Pam | 1.3.0 |
References
Timeline
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-17953?
A incorrect variable in a SUSE specific patch for pam_access rule matching in PAM 1.3.0 in openSUSE Leap 15.0 and SUSE Linux Enterprise 15 could lead to pam_access rules not being applied (fail open).
How severe is CVE-2018-17953?
CVE-2018-17953 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-17953?
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