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CVE-2005-2641

7.5 · HIGH

Unknown vulnerability in pam_ldap before 180 does not properly handle a new password policy control, which could allow attackers to gain privileges.

Published Aug 23, 2005padl_softwareEPSS 3.65%

Overview

CVE-2005-2641 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting padl_software pam_ldap. It was published on August 23, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Unknown vulnerability in pam_ldap before 180 does not properly handle a new password policy control, which could allow attackers to gain privileges. NOTE: CVE-2005-2497 had also been assigned to this issue, but CVE-2005-2641 is the correct candidate.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from padl_software. Update pam_ldap to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
padl_softwarepam_ldap0Affected

References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/17233Refsecunia.com/advisories/17270Refwww.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/778916Refwww.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:190Refwww.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-767.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/447859/100/200/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/14649Refissues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-680Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10370Refwww.redhat.com/archives/fedora-test-list/2005-August/msg00170.html

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2641?

CVE-2005-2641 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting padl_software pam_ldap. It was published on August 23, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2005-2641?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2005-2641?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from padl_software. Update pam_ldap to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2005-2641?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2005-2641 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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