Debian update for pam-pkcs11



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
CVE-ID CVE-2025-24032
CVE-2025-24531
CWE-ID CWE-287
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Debian Linux
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

pam-pkcs11 (Debian package)
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor Debian

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Improper authentication

EUVDB-ID: #VU106019

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-24032

CWE-ID: CWE-287 - Improper Authentication

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to the default cert_policy value is set to "none". A remote attacker can forge a token and bypass authentication process.

Mitigation

Update pam-pkcs11 package to version 0.6.12-1+deb12u1.

Vulnerable software versions

Debian Linux: All versions

pam-pkcs11 (Debian package): before 0.6.12-1+deb12u1

CPE2.3 External links

https://lists.debian.org/debian-security-announce/2025/msg00026.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

2) Improper authentication

EUVDB-ID: #VU106020

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-24531

CWE-ID: CWE-287 - Improper Authentication

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an incorrect error handling during authentication requests. A remote attacker can bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized access to the application.

Mitigation

Update pam-pkcs11 package to version 0.6.12-1+deb12u1.

Vulnerable software versions

Debian Linux: All versions

pam-pkcs11 (Debian package): before 0.6.12-1+deb12u1

CPE2.3 External links

https://lists.debian.org/debian-security-announce/2025/msg00026.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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