Description
Format string vulnerability in pam-pgsql 0.5.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the username that isp rovided during authentication, which is not properly handled when recording a log message.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 3.0 | pam-pgsql | 0.5.2-3woody1 | DSA-370 |
Advisories 1
- DSA-370 pam-pgsql - format string Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
References
- DSA-370 vendor-advisory