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CVE-2019-16729

7.8 · HIGH

pam-python before 1.0.7-1 has an issue in regard to the default environment variable handling of Python, which could allow for local root escalation in certain PAM setups.

Published Sep 24, 2019EPSS 0.36%

Overview

CVE-2019-16729 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 24, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

pam-python before 1.0.7-1 has an issue in regard to the default environment variable handling of Python, which could allow for local root escalation in certain PAM setups.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refbugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1150510#c1Reflists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/11/msg00020.htmlRefsourceforge.net/p/pam-python/code/ci/0247ab687b4347cc52859ca461fb0126dd7e2ebe/Reftracker.debian.org/news/1066790/accepted-pam-python-107-1-source-amd64-all-into-unstable/Refusn.ubuntu.com/4552-1/Refusn.ubuntu.com/4552-2/Refwww.debian.org/security/2019/dsa-4555Refbugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1150510#c1Reflists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/11/msg00020.htmlRefsourceforge.net/p/pam-python/code/ci/0247ab687b4347cc52859ca461fb0126dd7e2ebe/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-16729?

CVE-2019-16729 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 24, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2019-16729?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2019-16729?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2019-16729?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2019-16729 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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