Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2010-4707 is an old Linux-PAM pam_xauth issue where local users may trigger resource exhaustion. It is not a remote compromise based on the provided sources. Business urgency depends on whether legacy Linux systems still run Linux-PAM 1.1.2 or earlier with pam_xauth enabled. Exposure is most plausible on legacy Unix/Linux hosts using Linux-PAM 1.1.2 or earlier with the pam_xauth module. The source bundle does not identify specific distributions beyond referenced advisories, and normalized affected product data is incomplete. Treat as low priority unless legacy shared Linux systems remain in use. Address during normal patch hygiene, with faster handling for multi-user servers where local denial of service would affect operations. Mitigation focus: Check current distribution advisories for Linux-PAM or pam package fixes.; Upgrade Linux-PAM through the supported operating system package channel.; Disable or avoid pam_xauth where it is not operationally required..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- linuxpam-checkacl-dos(65036)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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