CVE-2026-127101
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10
Last modified
CVE-2026-127101 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A flaw was found in SSSD's PAM responder. A local attacker can send an authentication request without first negotiating the client protocol version.
Description
A flaw was found in SSSD's PAM responder. A local attacker can send an authentication request without first negotiating the client protocol version. The responder dereferences a NULL protocol-version pointer and crashes, disrupting SSSD-backed authentication. Repeated crafted requests can sustain the denial of service.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Awaiting Analysis
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-127101?
A flaw was found in SSSD's PAM responder. A local attacker can send an authentication request without first negotiating the client protocol version. The responder dereferences a NULL protocol-version pointer and crashes, disrupting SSSD-backed authentication. Repeated crafted requests can sustain the denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2026-127101?
CVE-2026-127101 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity).
How do I fix CVE-2026-127101?
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.
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
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