#VU93233 Input validation error in libpam4j - CVE-2017-12197 

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#VU93233 Input validation error in libpam4j - CVE-2017-12197

Published: June 25, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU93233
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-12197
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
libpam4j
Software vendor:
kohsuke

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to bypass security restrictions and gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to libpam4j did not properly validate user accounts when authenticating. A local user can bypass security restrictions and gain access to sensitive information.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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