Vulnerability in Kernel Linux-Pam
CVE-2018-17953
A incorrect variable in a SUSE specific patch for pam_access rule matching in PAM 1.3.0 in openSUSE Leap 15.0 and SUSE Linux Enterprise 15 could lead to pam_access rules not being applied (fail open).
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CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.013 (70.2th percentile), scored .
Low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, but still tracked. 70th percentile — 70.2% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.013 · newest: 0.013 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- Kernel Linux-Pam — versions 1.3.0
- openSUSE Leap — versions 15.0
- SUSE Linux Enterprise — versions 15.0
- SUSE Pam — versions 1.3.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-17953?
- CVE-2018-17953 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kernel Linux-Pam, classified under Improper Access Control. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2018-11-27.
- How severe is CVE-2018-17953?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.