CVE-2009-3232

Name: CVE-2009-3232
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-09-17T10:30:01.25+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.61%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-3232 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. pam-auth-update for PAM, as used in Ubuntu 8.10 and 9.4, and Debian GNU/Linux, does not properly handle an "empty selection" for system authentication modules in certain rare configurations, which causes any attempt to be successful and allows remote attackers to bypass authentication.. EPSS estimates a 4.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

pam-auth-update for PAM, as used in Ubuntu 8.10 and 9.4, and Debian GNU/Linux, does not properly handle an "empty selection" for system authentication modules in certain rare configurations, which causes any attempt to be successful and allows remote attackers to bypass authentication.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.61%

90.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	8.10
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	9.04

References

http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=519927Issue Tracking, Mailing List
http://secunia.com/advisories/36620Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/09/08/7Mailing List
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36306Broken Link, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://launchpad.net/bugs/410171Issue Tracking, Patch
https://usn.ubuntu.com/828-1/Broken Link
http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=519927Issue Tracking, Mailing List
http://secunia.com/advisories/36620Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/09/08/7Mailing List
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36306Broken Link, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://launchpad.net/bugs/410171Issue Tracking, Patch
https://usn.ubuntu.com/828-1/Broken Link

Timeline

Published: Sep 17, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-3232?

How severe is CVE-2009-3232?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-3232 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3232?

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