Improper authorization control for web services In pam

Description

A flaw was found in pam_access, where certain rules in its configuration file are mistakenly treated as hostnames. This vulnerability allows attackers to trick the system by pretending to be a trusted hostname, gaining unauthorized access. This issue poses a risk for systems that rely on this feature to control who can access certain services or terminals.

Mitigation

Update Impact

Minimal update. May introduce new vulnerabilities or breaking changes.

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