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CVE-2016-4422

CRITICAL · CVSS 9.8 EPSS 1.80%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2016-05-06 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a critical severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8. See the original NVD description below for full technical details.

CVE
CVE-2016-4422
Severity
CRITICAL
CVSS
9.8
EPSS
1.80%

Original NVD Description

The pam_sm_authenticate function in pam_sshauth.c in libpam-sshauth might allow context-dependent attackers to bypass authentication or gain privileges via a system user account.