CVE-2026-3184
Util-linux: util-linux: access control bypass due to improper hostname canonicalization
Description
A flaw was found in util-linux. Improper hostname canonicalization in the `login(1)` utility, when invoked with the `-h` option, can modify the supplied remote hostname before setting `PAM_RHOST`. A remote attacker could exploit this by providing a specially crafted hostname, potentially bypassing host-based Pluggable Authentication Modules (PAM) access control rules that rely on fully qualified domain names. This could lead to unauthorized access.
INFO
Published Date :
April 3, 2026, 7:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 3, 2026, 7:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | LOW | 53f830b8-0a3f-465b-8143-3b8a9948e749 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | LOW | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update util-linux package to the latest version.
- Ensure PAM configurations correctly validate hostnames.
- Review access control rules for host-based authentication.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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CVE-2026-3184.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-3184 | |
| https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2442570 |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 03, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A flaw was found in util-linux. Improper hostname canonicalization in the `login(1)` utility, when invoked with the `-h` option, can modify the supplied remote hostname before setting `PAM_RHOST`. A remote attacker could exploit this by providing a specially crafted hostname, potentially bypassing host-based Pluggable Authentication Modules (PAM) access control rules that rely on fully qualified domain names. This could lead to unauthorized access. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-289 Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-3184 Added Reference https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2442570