CVE-2006-6683
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CVE-2006-6683 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Pedro Lineu Orso chetcpasswd 2.4.1 and earlier verifies and updates user accounts via custom code that processes /etc/shadow and does not follow the PAM configuration, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended restrictions implemented through PAM.. EPSS estimates a 1.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Pedro Lineu Orso chetcpasswd 2.4.1 and earlier verifies and updates user accounts via custom code that processes /etc/shadow and does not follow the PAM configuration, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended restrictions implemented through PAM.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pedro Lineu Orso | Chetcpasswd | <= 2.4.1 |
| Pedro Lineu Orso | Chetcpasswd | 1.12 |
| Pedro Lineu Orso | Chetcpasswd | 2.1 |
| Pedro Lineu Orso | Chetcpasswd | 2.2.1 |
| Pedro Lineu Orso | Chetcpasswd | 2.3.1 |
| Pedro Lineu Orso | Chetcpasswd | 2.3.3 |
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=394454Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21102Vendor Advisory
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=394454Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21102Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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