https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2020/q2/169

Published Jun 4, 2020
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Updated

Affected Software

1 affected component
Linux-PAM Linux-PAM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-8597?

The severity of CVE-2020-8597 is considered to be medium.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-8597?

To fix CVE-2020-8597, you should update the Linux-PAM package to the latest version that addresses the vulnerability.

3

What is the impact of CVE-2020-8597?

The impact of CVE-2020-8597 could allow a local attacker to bypass quota restrictions.

4

Is CVE-2020-8597 present in all versions of Linux-PAM?

CVE-2020-8597 affects specific versions of Linux-PAM that include the pam_setquota.so module.

5

What systems are affected by CVE-2020-8597?

CVE-2020-8597 affects systems using the Linux-PAM framework with the pam_setquota module.

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