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CVE-2005-2977

UnknownEPSS 0.43%

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CVE-2005-2977 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The SELinux version of PAM before 0.78 r3 allows local users to perform brute force password guessing attacks via unix_chkpwd, which does not log failed guesses or delay its responses.. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The SELinux version of PAM before 0.78 r3 allows local users to perform brute force password guessing attacks via unix_chkpwd, which does not log failed guesses or delay its responses.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.43%

34.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
PamPam<= 0.80

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-2977?
The SELinux version of PAM before 0.78 r3 allows local users to perform brute force password guessing attacks via unix_chkpwd, which does not log failed guesses or delay its responses.
How severe is CVE-2005-2977?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-2977 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2977?
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