CVE-2024-22365

MEDIUM

Published Feb 6, 2024 Modified May 12, 2026 CWE-664

Description

linux-pam (aka Linux PAM) before 1.6.0 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (blocked login process) via mkfifo because the openat call (for protect_dir) lacks O_DIRECTORY.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-664 CWE-664

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux-pam	linux-pam	< 1.6.0

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-22365? +

linux-pam (aka Linux PAM) before 1.6.0 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (blocked login process) via mkfifo because the openat call (for protect_dir) lacks O_DIRECTORY. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-22365? +

CVE-2024-22365 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-22365? +

CVE-2024-22365 affects products from linux-pam, specifically: linux-pam. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-22365? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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