CVE-2016-4422

CRITICAL

libpam-sshauth - Improper Authentication via pam_sm_authenticate Function

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

The pam_sm_authenticate function in pam_sshauth.c in libpam-sshauth might allow context-dependent attackers to bypass authentication or gain privileges via a system user account.

References (2)

Core 2
Core References
Third Party Advisory vendor-advisory x_refsource_debian
http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3567

Scores

CVSS v3 9.8
EPSS 0.0180
EPSS Percentile 75.8%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-287
Status published
Products (2)
debian/debian_linux 8.0
libpam-sshauth_project/libpam-sshauth
Published May 06, 2016
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026