CVE-2020-36394

CVE-2020-36394 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pam Setquota Project Pam Setquota with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

pam_setquota.c in the pam_setquota module before 2020-05-29 for Linux-PAM allows local attackers to set their quota on an arbitrary filesystem, in certain situations where the attacker's home directory is a FUSE filesystem mounted under /home.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-36394?
pam_setquota.c in the pam_setquota module before 2020-05-29 for Linux-PAM allows local attackers to set their quota on an arbitrary filesystem, in certain situations where the attacker's home directory is a FUSE filesystem mounted under /home.
How severe is CVE-2020-36394?
CVE-2020-36394 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-36394 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-36394?
CVE-2020-36394 affects Pam Setquota Project Pam Setquota. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-36394?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2020-36394 published?
CVE-2020-36394 was published on 2021-06-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)