1. Ubuntu Security Notices
  2. USN-6836-1

USN-6836-1: SSSD vulnerability

Publication date

17 June 2024

Overview

SSSD did not always correctly apply the GPO policy.

Releases

Packages

  • sssd - System Security Services Daemon

Details

It was discovered that SSSD did not always correctly apply the GPO policy
for authenticated users, contrary to expectations. This could result in
improper authorization or improper access to resources.

It was discovered that SSSD did not always correctly apply the GPO policy
for authenticated users, contrary to expectations. This could result in
improper authorization or improper access to resources.

Update instructions

In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.

Learn more about how to get the fixes.

The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:

Ubuntu Release Package Version
24.04 noble sssd –  2.9.4-1.1ubuntu6.1
23.10 mantic sssd –  2.9.1-2ubuntu2.1
22.04 jammy sssd –  2.6.3-1ubuntu3.3
20.04 focal sssd –  2.2.3-3ubuntu0.13

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