Description
A incorrect variable in a SUSE specific patch for pam_access rule matching in PAM 1.3.0 in openSUSE Leap 15.0 and SUSE Linux Enterprise 15 could lead to pam_access rules not being applied (fail open).
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSE | pam | 1.3.0 – < 1.3.0 before 2018-11-30 | 1.3.0 before 2018-11-30 |
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.
SUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES 15 | pam | 1.3.0-6.6.1 | SUSE-SU-2018:3965-1 |
openSUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| openSUSE Tumbleweed | pam | 1.5.2-1.1 | openSUSE-SU-2024:11140-1 |
Advisories 2
- SUSE-SU-2018:3965-1 Security update for pam SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- openSUSE-SU-2024:11140-1 pam-1.5.2-1.1 on GA media SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026