#VU106020 Improper authentication in pam_pkcs11 - CVE-2025-24531 

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#VU106020 Improper authentication in pam_pkcs11 - CVE-2025-24531

Published: March 25, 2025


Vulnerability identifier: #VU106020
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 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
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
pam_pkcs11
Software vendor:
OpenSC

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.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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