Security readout for executives and security teams
This CVE concerns the Google Authenticator PAM module before 1.0. Its handling of the per-user secret file required permissions that could expose the shared authentication secret to local users. If that secret is disclosed, the second factor for that account may no longer provide the intended protection. Exposure is most likely on Unix/Linux systems using the Google Authenticator PAM module before 1.0 for MFA, especially where untrusted local users or shared shell accounts exist. Prioritize remediation where the module protects administrator, remote access, or shared multi-user systems. This is not documented as internet-exploitable, but it can weaken MFA if local users can read authentication secrets. Mitigation focus: Identify systems using the Google Authenticator PAM module before 1.0.; Upgrade to version 1.0 or a vendor-backported fixed package.; Review vendor and distribution guidance for supported remediation details..
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- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=953505CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://code.google.com/p/google-authenticator/source/detail?r=c3414e9857ad64e52283f3266065ef3023fc69a8CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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