A flaw was found in linux-pam. The module pam_namespace may use access user-controlled paths without proper protection, allowing local users to elevate their privileges to root via multiple symlink attacks and race conditions.
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Information
Published : 2025-06-17 13:15
Updated : 2026-01-22 05:16
NVD link : CVE-2025-6020
Mitre link : CVE-2025-6020
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2025-6020
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CWE
CWE-22
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
