CVE-2024-10963
CVE-2024-10963 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-287.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.4)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-33602
- Weakness: CWE-287
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A flaw was found in pam_access, where certain rules in its configuration file are mistakenly treated as hostnames. This vulnerability allows attackers to trick the system by pretending to be a trusted hostname, gaining unauthorized access. This issue poses a risk for systems that rely on this feature to control who can access certain services or terminals.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-10963?
- A flaw was found in pam_access, where certain rules in its configuration file are mistakenly treated as hostnames. This vulnerability allows attackers to trick the system by pretending to be a trusted hostname, gaining unauthorized access. This issue poses a risk for systems that rely on this feature to control who can access certain services or terminals.
- How severe is CVE-2024-10963?
- CVE-2024-10963 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2024-10963 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-10963?
- 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.
- Does CVE-2024-10963 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-10963 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-33602.
- When was CVE-2024-10963 published?
- CVE-2024-10963 was published on 2024-11-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:10232
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:10244
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:10379
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:10518
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:10528
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:10852
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-10963
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2324291
- https://github.com/linux-pam/linux-pam/issues/834
- https://github.com/linux-pam/linux-pam/pull/835
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