PatchTheCVECVE-2024-22365: linux-pam (aka Linux PAM) before 1.6.0 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (blocked login process) v
CVE-2024-22365 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting linux-pam. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
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.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
- On your watchlist
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.5% (top 60%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-664 |
| Published | 2024-02-06 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-15 |
Last updated 2026-10-15 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2024-22365?
linux-pam: upgrade to 1.6.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-22365 being exploited?
CVE-2024-22365 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2024-22365 affect?
CVE-2024-22365 affects linux-pam. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). 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.
How urgent is CVE-2024-22365?
Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference; On your watchlist
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