SB2024100999 - Ubuntu update for oath-toolkit
Published: October 9, 2024
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024100999
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Improper Authentication (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-47191)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to an error in pam_oath.so. A local user can overwrite the /etc/shadow file and escalate privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.