CVE-2024-38496

Published Jul 15, 2024 Modified Apr 15, 2026 CWE-922

Description

The vulnerability allows a malicious low-privileged PAM user to access information about other PAM users and their group memberships.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-922 CWE-922

References

Other References

https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/24678 https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/24678

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-38496? +

The vulnerability allows a malicious low-privileged PAM user to access information about other PAM users and their group memberships.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-38496? +

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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