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linux-pam (aka Linux PAM) before 1.6.0 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (blocked login process) via mkfifo because the openat call (for protect_dir) lacks O_DIRECTORY.

🗓️ 06 Feb 2024 08:00:00Reported by MicrosoftType 
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linux-pam before 1.6.0 can cause denial of service via mkfifo because openat lacks directory flag.

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18 Feb 2026 22:19Current
6.2Medium risk
Vulners AI Score6.2
CVSS 3.15.5
EPSS0.00085
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