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CVE-2025-8941

🗓️ 13 Aug 2025 14:42:37Reported by redhatType 
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CVE-2025-8941: linux-pam pam_namespace flaw allows local users to escalate to root via symlinks and race conditions; fix CVE-2025-6020.

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15 Apr 2026 00:35Current
6.8Medium risk
Vulners AI Score6.8
CVSS 3.17.8
EPSS0.00022
SSVC
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