PT-2004-3289 · Passwd · Passwd

Steve Grubb · Published 2004-12-31 · Updated 2017-07-11 · CVE-2004-2396

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

7.2

High

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: passwd version 0.68

Description: The issue is related to the pam start function, where the return code is not checked, potentially preventing safe and proper operation of PAM. The impact and attack vectors of this issue are unknown.

Recommendations: For passwd version 0.68, consider implementing a check for the return code of the pam start function as a mitigation measure until a patch is available.

Fix

Related Identifiers

CVE-2004-2396

Affected Products

Passwd

References · 5

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2004-2396 · Security Note
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/10370 · Patch
• http://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=120060 · Vendor Advisory
• http://mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2004:045 · Vendor Advisory
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16179 · Note