# CVE-2019-16729: libpam-python: pam-python before 1.0.7-1 has an issue in regard to the default environment variable handling of Python, which could...

CVE-2019-16729 is fixed in libpam-python on 1 platform by libpam-python 1.0.6-1.1+deb10u1build0.18.04.1 (version 1.0.6-1.1+deb10u1build0.18.04.1), released September 23, 2019. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2019-16729
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Medium)
- EPSS: 0.0036
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Sep 23, 2019

## Description

pam-python before 1.0.7-1 has an issue in regard to the default environment variable handling of Python, which could allow for local root escalation in certain PAM setups.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | libpam-python Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1.0.6-1.1+deb10u1build0.18.04.1 | [libpam-python 1.0.6-1.1+deb10u1build0.18.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libpam-python-1.0.6-1.1-deb10u1build0.18.04.1.md) | Sep 23, 2019 |

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