Description
In OpenSC pam_pkcs11 before 0.6.13, pam_sm_authenticate() wrongly returns PAM_IGNORE in many error situations (such as an error triggered by a smartcard before login), allowing authentication bypass.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 6.7/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:NWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| OpenSC project | pam_pkcs11 | >= 0.6.12, < 0.6.13 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Jan 16, 2026
- Last modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- NVD status
- Deferred