CVE-2016-4422

CriticalCVSS 9.8/10Last modified Jun 17, 2026

Description

The pam_sm_authenticate function in pam_sshauth.c in libpam-sshauth might allow context-dependent attackers to bypass authentication or gain privileges via a system user account.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1 9.8/10CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness enumeration

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
May 6, 2016
Last modified
Jun 17, 2026
NVD status
Modified

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CVE-2016-4422: Critical severity, CVSS 9.8 | Vulnix