The pam_parse_in_data_v2 function in src/responder/pam/pamsrv_cmd.c in the PAM responder…
Priority LOW 12CWE-399Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Local
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- — Not recorded in CVSS 2.0
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Denial of service
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- None · None · Partial
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 2.0 · NVD. Fix status from CNA and Red Hat. Impact type from CWE-399 and the CVSS impact.
Summary
The pam_parse_in_data_v2 function in src/responder/pam/pamsrv_cmd.c in the PAM responder in SSSD 1.5.0, 1.4.x, and 1.3 allows local users to cause a denial of service (infinite loop, crash, and login prevention) via a crafted packet.
Why it matters now
EPSS 0.00486 42nd percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix Fixed Red Hat: 2 advisories
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | all versions | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- — Vendor— Affected all versions Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 4
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:fedorahosted:sssd:1.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 1.4.0 | Vulnerable | Fedorahosted |
| cpe:2.3:a:fedorahosted:sssd:1.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 1.4.1 | Vulnerable | Fedorahosted |
| cpe:2.3:a:fedoraproject:sssd:1.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 1.3.0 | Vulnerable | Fedoraproject |
| cpe:2.3:a:fedoraproject:sssd:1.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 1.5.0 | Vulnerable | Fedoraproject |
- cpe:2.3:a:fedorahosted:sssd:1.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 1.4.0 Vulnerable ·Fedorahosted
- cpe:2.3:a:fedorahosted:sssd:1.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 1.4.1 Vulnerable ·Fedorahosted
- cpe:2.3:a:fedoraproject:sssd:1.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 1.3.0 Vulnerable ·Fedoraproject
- cpe:2.3:a:fedoraproject:sssd:1.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 1.5.0 Vulnerable ·Fedoraproject
Remediation
Red Hat 2 advisories
- RHSA-2011:0975 Released 2011-07-21 · Red Hat rating Lowsssd security, bug fix, and enhancement update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux (v. 5 server) sssd-1.5.1-37.el5, sssd-1.5.1-37.el5.i386, sssd-1.5.1-37.el5.ia64 +9
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 5 client) sssd-1.5.1-37.el5, sssd-1.5.1-37.el5.i386, sssd-client-1.5.1-37.el5 +3
- RHSA-2011:0560 Released 2011-05-19 · Red Hat rating Lowsssd security, bug fix, and enhancement update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 6) sssd-1.5.1-34.el6, sssd-client-1.5.1-34.el6
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Optional (v. 6) sssd-1.5.1-34.el6, sssd-tools-1.5.1-34.el6
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 6) sssd-1.5.1-34.el6, sssd-client-1.5.1-34.el6, sssd-client-1.5.1-34.el6.ppc
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 6) sssd-1.5.1-34.el6, sssd-tools-1.5.1-34.el6
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 6) sssd-1.5.1-34.el6, sssd-client-1.5.1-34.el6
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional (v. 6) sssd-1.5.1-34.el6, sssd-tools-1.5.1-34.el6
Vendor assessments
Red Hat
Red Hat rating: Low. Red Hat's page for this CVE →
| Product | Status | Plan or fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux (v. 5 server) | Fixed | RHSA-2011:0975 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 5 client) | Fixed | RHSA-2011:0975 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2011:0560 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Optional (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2011:0560 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2011:0560 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2011:0560 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2011:0560 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2011:0560 |
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2010-4341
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-qfqv-cr9x-27pg
References
Sources
- CVE-2010-4341 · CVE Program
- CVE-2010-4341 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-qfqv-cr9x-27pg · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
- CVE-2010-4341 · Red Hat security data · CC BY 4.0
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