CVE-2009-0579

Name: CVE-2009-0579
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-04-16T15:12:57.36+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.35%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-0579 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Linux-PAM before 1.0.4 does not enforce the minimum password age (MINDAYS) as specified in /etc/shadow, which allows local users to bypass intended security policy and change their passwords sooner than specified.. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Linux-PAM before 1.0.4 does not enforce the minimum password age (MINDAYS) as specified in /etc/shadow, which allows local users to bypass intended security policy and change their passwords sooner than specified.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.35%

27.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linux-Pam	Linux-Pam	<= 1.0.4
Linux-Pam	Linux-Pam	0.99.1.0
Linux-Pam	Linux-Pam	0.99.2.0
Linux-Pam	Linux-Pam	0.99.2.1
Linux-Pam	Linux-Pam	0.99.3.0
Linux-Pam	Linux-Pam	0.99.4.0
Linux-Pam	Linux-Pam	0.99.5.0
Linux-Pam	Linux-Pam	0.99.6.0
Linux-Pam	Linux-Pam	0.99.6.1
Linux-Pam	Linux-Pam	0.99.6.2
Linux-Pam	Linux-Pam	0.99.6.3
Linux-Pam	Linux-Pam	0.99.7.0
Linux-Pam	Linux-Pam	0.99.7.1
Linux-Pam	Linux-Pam	0.99.8.0
Linux-Pam	Linux-Pam	0.99.8.1
Linux-Pam	Linux-Pam	0.99.9.0
Linux-Pam	Linux-Pam	0.99.10.0
Linux-Pam	Linux-Pam	1.0.0
Linux-Pam	Linux-Pam	1.0.1
Linux-Pam	Linux-Pam	1.0.2
Linux-Pam	Linux-Pam	1.0.3

References

http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=514437
http://secunia.com/advisories/34728Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/34733Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=487216Patch
https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-April/msg00398.html
https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-April/msg00420.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.redhat.com/archives/pam-list/2009-March/msg00006.htmlVendor Advisory
http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=514437
http://secunia.com/advisories/34728Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/34733Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=487216Patch
https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-April/msg00398.html
https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-April/msg00420.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.redhat.com/archives/pam-list/2009-March/msg00006.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 16, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-0579?

How severe is CVE-2009-0579?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-0579 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0579?

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