VDB-385600 · CVE-2026-68743 · GCVE-0-2026-68743

sssd PAM responder auth_token_length out-of-bounds

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6.3	$0-$5k	3.17

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in sssd. The affected element is an unknown function of the component PAM responder. Executing a manipulation of the argument auth_token_length can lead to out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2026-68743. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in sssd (unknown version) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component PAM responder. The manipulation of the argument auth_token_length with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-68743. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Productinfo

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sssd

CPE 2.3info

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CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.3

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.3
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

08/03/2026 Advisory disclosed
08/03/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
08/03/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2026-68743 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-68743
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-385600

Entryinfo

Created: 08/03/2026 16:21
Changes: 08/03/2026 16:21 (47)
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Cache ID: 216::103