CVE-2022-25327
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CVE-2022-25327 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The PAM module for fscrypt doesn't adequately validate fscrypt metadata files, allowing users to create malicious metadata files that prevent other users from logging in. A local user can cause a denial of service by creating a fscrypt metadata file that prevents other users from logging into the system. EPSS estimates a 0.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The PAM module for fscrypt doesn't adequately validate fscrypt metadata files, allowing users to create malicious metadata files that prevent other users from logging in. A local user can cause a denial of service by creating a fscrypt metadata file that prevents other users from logging into the system. We recommend upgrading to version 0.3.3 or above
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fscrypt | < 0.3.3 |
References
- https://github.com/google/fscrypt/pull/346Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/google/fscrypt/pull/346Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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