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CVE-2005-2949

UnknownEPSS 1.60%

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CVE-2005-2949 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. pam_per_user before 0.4 does not verify if the user name changes between authentication attempts and uses the same subrequest handle, which allows remote attackers or local users to login as other users by using certain applications that allow the username to be changed during authentication, such as /bin/login.. EPSS estimates a 1.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

pam_per_user before 0.4 does not verify if the user name changes between authentication attempts and uses the same subrequest handle, which allows remote attackers or local users to login as other users by using certain applications that allow the username to be changed during authentication, such as /bin/login.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.60%

72.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Mark D. RothPam Per User0.1
Mark D. RothPam Per User0.2
Mark D. RothPam Per User0.3

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-2949?
pam_per_user before 0.4 does not verify if the user name changes between authentication attempts and uses the same subrequest handle, which allows remote attackers or local users to login as other users by using certain applications that allow the username to be changed during authentication, such as /bin/login.
How severe is CVE-2005-2949?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-2949 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2949?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST