Pam_Access Vulnerability: Bypassing Access Restrictions through Token Manipulation

CVE-2024-10963

Summary

A vulnerability exists in PAM Access whereby certain entries in its configuration file can be incorrectly recognized as hostnames. This flaw enables attackers to masquerade as legitimate hostnames, potentially leading to unauthorized access to services and terminals. Systems leveraging PAM Access for managing user authentication could be compromised due to this misconfiguration issue, creating a significant risk for organizations relying on these security measures.

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