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pam: pam_xauth: Does not check if certain ACL file is a regular file

🗓️ 16 Nov 2010 17:51:00Reported by RedHatType 
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The pam_xauth check_acl may not ensure the ACL file is regular, enabling denial of service via a special file.

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28 Jan 2026 22:51Current
5.8Medium risk
Vulners AI Score5.8
CVSS 24.9
EPSS0.0036
pam xauthcheck_aclacl fileregular filedenial of servicelocal users
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