What is the severity of USN-6588-2?

The severity of USN-6588-2 is classified as high due to the potential unauthorized access to sensitive information.

How do I fix USN-6588-2?

To fix USN-6588-2, update the libpam-modules package on your Ubuntu system to the recommended versions for your specific release.

Which versions of Ubuntu are affected by USN-6588-2?

USN-6588-2 affects Ubuntu 14.04, 16.04, and 18.04 LTS versions.

What is the impact of the vulnerability in USN-6588-2?

The vulnerability in USN-6588-2 could allow local users to bypass authentication and gain unauthorized access.

Who discovered the vulnerability addressed in USN-6588-2?

The vulnerability addressed in USN-6588-2 was discovered by Matthias Gerstner.

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USN-6588-2

26/3/2024

USN-6588-2: PAM vulnerability

First published: Tue Mar 26 2024(Updated: )

USN-6588-1 fixed a vulnerability in PAM. This update provides the corresponding updates for Ubuntu 14.04 LTS, Ubuntu 16.04 LTS, and Ubuntu 18.04 LTS. Original advisory details: Matthias Gerstner discovered that the PAM pam_namespace module incorrectly handled special files when performing directory checks. A local attacker could possibly use this issue to cause PAM to stop responding, resulting in a denial of service.

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
All of
ubuntu/libpam-modules	<1.1.8-3.6ubuntu2.18.04.6+esm1	1.1.8-3.6ubuntu2.18.04.6+esm1
Ubuntu	=18.04
All of
ubuntu/libpam-modules	<1.1.8-3.2ubuntu2.3+esm5	1.1.8-3.2ubuntu2.3+esm5
Ubuntu	=16.04
All of
ubuntu/libpam-modules	<1.1.8-1ubuntu2.2+esm4	1.1.8-1ubuntu2.2+esm4
Ubuntu	=14.04

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of USN-6588-2?
The severity of USN-6588-2 is classified as high due to the potential unauthorized access to sensitive information.
How do I fix USN-6588-2?
To fix USN-6588-2, update the libpam-modules package on your Ubuntu system to the recommended versions for your specific release.
Which versions of Ubuntu are affected by USN-6588-2?
USN-6588-2 affects Ubuntu 14.04, 16.04, and 18.04 LTS versions.
What is the impact of the vulnerability in USN-6588-2?
The vulnerability in USN-6588-2 could allow local users to bypass authentication and gain unauthorized access.
Who discovered the vulnerability addressed in USN-6588-2?
The vulnerability addressed in USN-6588-2 was discovered by Matthias Gerstner.

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