CVE-2010-0833

Name: CVE-2010-0833
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-07-28T12:48:51.917+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.14%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-0833 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The pam_lsass library in Likewise Open 5.4 and CIFS 5.4 before build 8046, and 6.0 before build 8234, as used in HP StorageWorks X9000 Network Storage Systems and possibly other products, uses "SetPassword logic" when running as part of a root service, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication for a Likewise Security Authority (lsassd) account whose password is marked as expired.. EPSS estimates a 4.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The pam_lsass library in Likewise Open 5.4 and CIFS 5.4 before build 8046, and 6.0 before build 8234, as used in HP StorageWorks X9000 Network Storage Systems and possibly other products, uses "SetPassword logic" when running as part of a root service, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication for a Likewise Security Authority (lsassd) account whose password is marked as expired.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.14%

89.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Likewise	Likewise Open	5.4
Likewise	Likewise Open	6.0
Likewise	Likewise Cifs	5.4

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=129719002806096&w=2
http://secunia.com/advisories/40725Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/40736Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/43244Vendor Advisory
http://www.likewise.com/community/index.php/forums/viewthread/772/Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/512643/100/0/threaded
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1025031
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-964-1
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1913Vendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0312Vendor Advisory
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=129719002806096&w=2
http://secunia.com/advisories/40725Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/40736Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/43244Vendor Advisory
http://www.likewise.com/community/index.php/forums/viewthread/772/Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/512643/100/0/threaded
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1025031
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-964-1
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1913Vendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0312Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 28, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-0833?

How severe is CVE-2010-0833?

Severity scoring for CVE-2010-0833 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-0833?

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