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CVE-2013-7041

4.3 · MEDIUM

The pam_userdb module for Pam uses a case-insensitive method to compare hashed passwords, which makes it easier for attackers to guess the password via a brute force attack.

Published May 8, 2014cristian_gaftonCWE-310EPSS 2.48%

Overview

CVE-2013-7041 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting cristian_gafton pam_userdb. It was published on May 8, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The pam_userdb module for Pam uses a case-insensitive method to compare hashed passwords, which makes it easier for attackers to guess the password via a brute force attack.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cristian_gafton. Update pam_userdb 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

Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/12/09/16Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/12/09/5Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/64180Refwww.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2935-1Refwww.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2935-2Refwww.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2935-3Refbugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=731368Refbugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1038555Refsecurity.gentoo.org/glsa/201605-05Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/12/09/16

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-7041?

CVE-2013-7041 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting cristian_gafton pam_userdb. It was published on May 8, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2013-7041?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2013-7041?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cristian_gafton. Update pam_userdb 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-2013-7041?

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