QID 982075

QID 982075: Go (go) Security Update for github.com/google/fscrypt/security (GHSA-qj26-7grj-whg3)

The pam_fscrypt module in fscrypt before 0.2.4 may incorrectly restore primary and supplementary group IDs to the values associated with the root user, which allows attackers to gain privileges via a successful login through certain applications that use Linux-PAM (aka pam).

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the targeted user.

CVSS V3 rated as High - 6.5 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 4.9 severity.

Solution

Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-qj26-7grj-whg3 for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.

Vendor References

GHSA-qj26-7grj-whg3 - github.com/advisories/GHSA-qj26-7grj-whg3

CVEs related to QID 982075

CVE-2018-6558 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-qj26-7grj-whg3	github.com/google/fscrypt/security		github.com/advisories/GHSA-qj26-7grj-whg3

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