CVE-2025-24032: PAM-PKCS#11 vulnerable to authentication bypass with default value for `cert_policy` (`none`)
First published: Mon Feb 10 2025(Updated: )
Last updated 20 March 2025
Credit: security-advisories@github.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| PAM-PKCS#11 | <0.6.13>=0.6.0 | |
| debian/pam-pkcs11 | <=0.6.11-4 | 0.6.11-4+deb11u1 0.6.12-1+deb12u1 0.6.13-1 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/OpenSC/pam_pkcs11/commit/470263258d1ac59c5eade439c4d9caba0097e6e6
- https://github.com/OpenSC/pam_pkcs11/commit/b665b287ff955bbbd9539252ff9f9e2754c3fb48
- https://github.com/OpenSC/pam_pkcs11/commit/d9530167966a77115db6e885d459382a2e52ee9e
- https://github.com/OpenSC/pam_pkcs11/releases/tag/pam_pkcs11-0.6.13
- https://github.com/OpenSC/pam_pkcs11/security/advisories/GHSA-8r8p-7mgp-vf56
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/02/msg00021.html
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2025-24032
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-24032
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2025-24032
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2025-24032
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2025-24032
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-24032?
CVE-2025-24032 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized access.
How do I fix CVE-2025-24032?
To mitigate CVE-2025-24032, upgrade PAM-PKCS#11 to version 0.6.13 or later.
What is the impact of CVE-2025-24032?
CVE-2025-24032 allows attackers to exploit user login capabilities if cert_policy is set to none, potentially leading to unauthorized access.
Is my system vulnerable to CVE-2025-24032?
If you are running PAM-PKCS#11 versions earlier than 0.6.13, your system is vulnerable to CVE-2025-24032.
What software is affected by CVE-2025-24032?
CVE-2025-24032 affects PAM-PKCS#11 versions from 0.6.0 up to, but not including, 0.6.13.
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