What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-9275?

CVE-2018-9275 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.2 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.5%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2018-9275?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2018-9275. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Yubico Pam CVE-2018-9275

HIGH

Information Exposure (CWE-200)

2018-04-04 cve@mitre.org

Information Disclosure Yubico Pam

8.2

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.2 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

None

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Apr 04, 2018 - 18:29 nvd

HIGH 8.2

DescriptionNVD

AnalysisAI

In check_user_token in util.c in the Yubico PAM module (aka pam_yubico) 2.18 through 2.25, successful logins can leak file descriptors to the auth mapping file, which can lead to information. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.2), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. This Exposure of Sensitive Information vulnerability could allow attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Exposure of Sensitive Information (CWE-200), which allows attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed. In check_user_token in util.c in the Yubico PAM module (aka pam_yubico) 2.18 through 2.25, successful logins can leak file descriptors to the auth mapping file, which can lead to information disclosure (serial number of a device) and/or DoS (reaching the maximum number of file descriptors). Affected products include: Yubico Yubico Pam. Version information: through 2.25.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Minimize information in error messages, implement proper access controls, encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit.