CVE-2026-48792
pam_usb: pusb_has_virtual_input_device() silently discards EACCES, disabling remote desktop detection under non-root execution
Description
pam_usb provides hardware authentication for Linux using ordinary removable media. Prior to 0.9.1, src/evdev.c silently ignores EACCES errors when opening /dev/input/event* nodes, causing pusb_has_virtual_input_device() to return 0 (no virtual devices found) even when every open() call failed due to insufficient permissions. The caller in src/local.c cannot distinguish a clean absence of virtual devices from a permission-denied scan, and acts on the false negative by continuing authentication without denying. This vulnerability is fixed in 0.9.1.
INFO
Published Date :
May 27, 2026, 8:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 27, 2026, 8:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update pam_usb to version 0.9.1.
- Ensure correct file permissions for /dev/input/event* nodes.
- Verify authentication logic handles permission errors.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-48792.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/mcdope/pam_usb/issues/351 | |
| https://github.com/mcdope/pam_usb/issues/55 | |
| https://github.com/mcdope/pam_usb/security/advisories/GHSA-pvrg-chgw-x42c |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 27, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description pam_usb provides hardware authentication for Linux using ordinary removable media. Prior to 0.9.1, src/evdev.c silently ignores EACCES errors when opening /dev/input/event* nodes, causing pusb_has_virtual_input_device() to return 0 (no virtual devices found) even when every open() call failed due to insufficient permissions. The caller in src/local.c cannot distinguish a clean absence of virtual devices from a permission-denied scan, and acts on the false negative by continuing authentication without denying. This vulnerability is fixed in 0.9.1. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-693 Added CWE CWE-390 Added Reference https://github.com/mcdope/pam_usb/issues/351 Added Reference https://github.com/mcdope/pam_usb/issues/55 Added Reference https://github.com/mcdope/pam_usb/security/advisories/GHSA-pvrg-chgw-x42c