Name: CVE-2017-12197: Incorrect Authorization
Creator: Rapid7
Published: 2018-01-18T00:00:00.000Z
License: https://www.rapid7.com/legal/website-terms-of-use/
Keywords: CVE, CVE-2017-12197, CWE-863, CWE-20, CVSS 6.5, EPSS 0.00427

It was found that libpam4j up to and including 1.8 did not properly validate user accounts when authenticating. A user with a valid password for a disabled account would be able to bypass security restrictions and possibly access sensitive information.

CVSS Details

CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 6.5
CVSS 3.0 Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N)

Covered by Rapid7

Product	Vendor Advisory	Solution File	Added	Published
Debian	—	Upgrade libpam4j	Nov 10, 2017	Nov 8, 2017
Ubuntu	—	Upgrade libpam4j	Nov 19, 2024	Jan 18, 2018

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CVSS Details

Covered by Rapid7

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