CVE-2016-4422

CRITICAL

libpam-sshauth - Auth Bypass

Title source: llm

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.

Scores

CVSS v3 9.8
EPSS 0.0036
EPSS Percentile 57.6%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Classification

CWE
CWE-287
Status draft

Affected Products (2)

libpam-sshauth_project/libpam-sshauth
debian/debian_linux

Timeline

Published May 06, 2016
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026