CVE-2025-6020: Path Traversal (CVSS 7.8)

Description

A flaw was found in linux-pam. The module pam_namespace may use access user-controlled paths without proper protection, allowing local users to elevate their privileges to root via multiple symlink attacks and race conditions.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-22 Path Traversal

References

Other References

https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:10024 https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:10027 https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:10180 https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:10354 https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:10357 https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:10358 https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:10359 https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:10361 https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:10362 https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:10735

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-6020? +

A flaw was found in linux-pam. The module pam_namespace may use access user-controlled paths without proper protection, allowing local users to elevate their privileges to root via multiple symlink attacks and race conditions. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-6020? +

CVE-2025-6020 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-6020? +

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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