A flaw was found in SSSD. When configured with the LDAP access provider and `ldap_access_order` including `ppolicy` or `lockout`, a fail-open condition in the LDAP ppolicy access check can occur if a user lookup returns zero results. This can incorrectly return success and cache an allow decision, permitting continued authorization for a deleted or deprovisioned user. A remote attacker with prior valid account context could exploit this to maintain access to information and potentially make limited modifications to resources that should no longer be available.

The Rocky Linux 9.6 host has packages installed that are affected by multiple vulnerabilities as referenced in the TuxCare ALMALINUX9.6:CLSA-2026:1791809045 advisory.

  - A flaw was found in SSSD. When configured with the LDAP access provider and `ldap_access_order` including     `ppolicy` or `lockout`, a fail-open condition in the LDAP ppolicy access check can occur if a user lookup     returns zero results. This can incorrectly return success and cache an allow decision, permitting     continued authorization for a deleted or deprovisioned user. A remote attacker with prior valid account     context could exploit this to maintain access to information and potentially make limited modifications to     resources that should no longer be available. (CVE-2026-90462)

  - A flaw was found in sssd. A local unprivileged user could send a specially crafted request with a zero-     length body to the Network Security Services (NSS) responder. This could lead to a denial-of-service     condition, causing the NSS responder to become unstable or terminate. This vulnerability affects the     availability of the system responder. (CVE-2026-90996)

Note that Nessus has not tested for these issues but has instead relied only on the application's self-reported version number.

The AlmaLinux 9.6 host has packages installed that are affected by multiple vulnerabilities as referenced in the TuxCare ALMALINUX9.6:CLSA-2026:1791809045 advisory.

  - A flaw was found in SSSD. When configured with the LDAP access provider and `ldap_access_order` including     `ppolicy` or `lockout`, a fail-open condition in the LDAP ppolicy access check can occur if a user lookup     returns zero results. This can incorrectly return success and cache an allow decision, permitting     continued authorization for a deleted or deprovisioned user. A remote attacker with prior valid account     context could exploit this to maintain access to information and potentially make limited modifications to     resources that should no longer be available. (CVE-2026-90462)

  - A flaw was found in sssd. A local unprivileged user could send a specially crafted request with a zero-     length body to the Network Security Services (NSS) responder. This could lead to a denial-of-service     condition, causing the NSS responder to become unstable or terminate. This vulnerability affects the     availability of the system responder. (CVE-2026-90996)

Note that Nessus has not tested for these issues but has instead relied only on the application's self-reported version number.

The Linux/Unix host has one or more packages installed that are impacted by a vulnerability without a vendor supplied patch available.

  - A flaw was found in SSSD. When configured with the LDAP access provider and `ldap_access_order` including     `ppolicy` or `lockout`, a fail-open condition in the LDAP ppolicy access check can occur if a user lookup     returns zero results. This can incorrectly return success and cache an allow decision, permitting     continued authorization for a deleted or deprovisioned user. A remote attacker with prior valid account     context could exploit this to maintain access to information and potentially make limited modifications to     resources that should no longer be available. (CVE-2026-90462)

Note that Nessus relies on the presence of the package as reported by the vendor.

ID	Name	Product	Family	Type	Severity
364712	Rocky Linux 9.6 [TuxCare] Security Update: libipa_hbac / libipa_hbac-devel / libsss_autofs / libsss_certmap / etc Multiple Vulnerabilities (ALMALINUX9.6:CLSA-2026:1791809045)	Nessus	Rocky Linux Local Security Checks	Local	medium
364707	AlmaLinux 9.6 [TuxCare] Security Update: libipa_hbac / libipa_hbac-devel / libsss_autofs / libsss_certmap / etc Multiple Vulnerabilities (ALMALINUX9.6:CLSA-2026:1791809045)	Nessus	Alma Linux Local Security Checks	Local	medium
349074	Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2026-90462	Nessus	Misc.	Local	medium

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