CVE-2024-36457

MEDIUM

Missing Authentication for Critical Function (CWE-306)

2024-07-15 secure@symantec.com

Authentication Bypass

5.3

CVSS 4.0 · Vendor: symantec

Severity by source

Vendor (symantec) PRIMARY

5.3 MEDIUM

CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

Primary rating from Vendor (symantec) · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorVendor: symantec

CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

Attack Vector

Adjacent

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Jul 15, 2024 - 14:15 cve.org

MEDIUM 5.3

DescriptionCVE.org

The vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass the authentication requirements for a specific PAM endpoint.

AnalysisAI

The vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass the authentication requirements for a specific PAM endpoint. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Missing Authentication for Critical Function (CWE-306), which allows attackers to access critical functionality without authentication. The vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass the authentication requirements for a specific PAM endpoint.

Affected ProductsAI

See vendor advisory for affected versions.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Require authentication for all sensitive operations, implement defense in depth.