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CVE-2010-0833

9.3 · HIGH

The pam_lsass library in Likewise Open 5.4 and CIFS 5.4 before build 8046, and 6.0 before build 8234, as used in HP StorageWorks X9000 Network Storage Systems and possibly other products, uses "Set…

Published Jul 28, 2010likewiseCWE-287EPSS 4.14%

Overview

CVE-2010-0833 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting likewise likewise_open. It was published on July 28, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The pam_lsass library in Likewise Open 5.4 and CIFS 5.4 before build 8046, and 6.0 before build 8234, as used in HP StorageWorks X9000 Network Storage Systems and possibly other products, uses "SetPassword logic" when running as part of a root service, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication for a Likewise Security Authority (lsassd) account whose password is marked as expired.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from likewise. Update likewise_open 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

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References

Refmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=129719002806096&w=2Refsecunia.com/advisories/40725Refsecunia.com/advisories/40736Refsecunia.com/advisories/43244Refwww.likewise.com/community/index.php/forums/viewthread/772/Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/512643/100/0/threadedRefwww.securitytracker.com/id?1025031Refwww.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-964-1Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1913Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0312

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-0833?

CVE-2010-0833 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting likewise likewise_open. It was published on July 28, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2010-0833?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, 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-2010-0833?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from likewise. Update likewise_open 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-2010-0833?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2010-0833 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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