SB2025032543 - Ubuntu update for pam-pkcs11

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SB2025032543 - Ubuntu update for pam-pkcs11

Published: March 25, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2025032543
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 3
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

High 67% Medium 33%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 3 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Improper authentication (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-24531)

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.


2) Improper authentication (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-24032)

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.


3) NULL pointer dereference (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-24031)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a NULL pointer dereference error in pam_get_pwd. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References