CVE-2024-22365
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.46%
Last modified
CVE-2024-22365 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. linux-pam (aka Linux PAM) before 1.6.0 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (blocked login process) via mkfifo because the openat call (for protect_dir) lacks O_DIRECTORY.. EPSS estimates a 0.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
linux-pam (aka Linux PAM) before 1.6.0 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (blocked login process) via mkfifo because the openat call (for protect_dir) lacks O_DIRECTORY.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Linux-Pam | Linux-Pam | < 1.6.0 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/01/18/3Exploit, Mailing List, Patch, Release Notes
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/01/18/3Exploit, Mailing List, Patch, Release Notes
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-22365?
linux-pam (aka Linux PAM) before 1.6.0 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (blocked login process) via mkfifo because the openat call (for protect_dir) lacks O_DIRECTORY.
How severe is CVE-2024-22365?
CVE-2024-22365 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-22365?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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