https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2025/q2/258: pam: pam_namespace local privilege escalation (CVE-2025-6020)
Published Jun 17, 2025
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Affected Software
1 affected component
Linux-PAM Linux-PAM<1.7.1
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the severity of CVE-2025-6020?
CVE-2025-6020 has been rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for local privilege escalation.
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How do I fix CVE-2025-6020?
To fix CVE-2025-6020, upgrade to linux-pam version 1.7.1 or later.
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What is CVE-2025-6020?
CVE-2025-6020 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability in the pam_namespace PAM module of Linux-PAM.
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When was CVE-2025-6020 published?
CVE-2025-6020 was published on June 17, 2025.
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Who is affected by CVE-2025-6020?
CVE-2025-6020 affects users of the Linux-PAM software that utilizes the pam_namespace module.