CVE-2026-127101

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10

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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.

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Weakness Enumeration

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Status
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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.

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Source: NVD / NIST