CVE-2025-29906

Finit bundled getty can bypass /bin/login

Description

Finit is a fast init for Linux systems. Versions starting from 3.0-rc1 and prior to version 4.11 bundle an implementation of getty for the `tty` configuration directive that can bypass `/bin/login`, i.e., a user can log in as any user without authentication. This issue has been patched in version 4.11.

Category

8.6
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
Affected: troglobit finit
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/troglobit/finit/security/advisories/GHSA-563g-p98j-mc9q
https://github.com/troglobit/finit/commit/6528628b5c771c25ffa0cb1a46c6c89d9d0d69e0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-29906?
CVE-2025-29906 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-29906?
To fix CVE-2025-29906, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2025-29906 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-29906 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-29906?
CVE-2025-29906 affects troglobit finit.
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