CVE-2026-44712

pamusb provides hardware authentication for Linux using ordinary removable media. Prior to 0.8.7, a crafted UUID such as $id/tmp/rce in the config causes root RCE when pamusb-conf --reset-pads is run. A USB device with a crafted filesystem UUID some controllers allow this can inject the payload a...

CVE-2026-44712 pam_usb: Shell injection via device UUID and username in pamusb-conf and pamusb-agent

pamusb provides hardware authentication for Linux using ordinary removable media. Prior to 0.8.7, a crafted UUID such as $id/tmp/rce in the config causes root RCE when pamusb-conf --reset-pads is run. A USB device with a crafted filesystem UUID some controllers allow this can inject the payload a...

PT-2026-44112

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions pam usb versions prior to 0.8.7 Description An issue exists in the hardware authentication system for Linux where shell injection can occur. A crafted UUID in the configuration can lead to root remote code execution when the pamusb-conf...