Summary
[1.1.8-23.0.3]
- pam_namespace: fix potential privilege escalation CVE-2025-6020 [Orabug: 38156729]
Fixed packages 2
| Release | Package | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle Linux · 7 | pam | 0:1.1.8-23.0.3.el7 |
| Oracle Linux · 7 | pam-devel | 0:1.1.8-23.0.3.el7 |
Vulnerabilities 1
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High 7.8CVE-2025-6020 Public exploit
Linux-pam: linux-pam directory traversal
A flaw was found in linux-pam. The module pam_namespace may use access user-controlled paths without proper protection, allowing local users to elevate their privileges to root via multiple symlink attacks and race conditions.