CVE-2010-2940

Name: CVE-2010-2940
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-08-30T20:00:02.39+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.06%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-2940 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The auth_send function in providers/ldap/ldap_auth.c in System Security Services Daemon (SSSD) 1.3.0, when LDAP authentication and anonymous bind are enabled, allows remote attackers to bypass the authentication requirements of pam_authenticate via an empty password.. EPSS estimates a 2.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The auth_send function in providers/ldap/ldap_auth.c in System Security Services Daemon (SSSD) 1.3.0, when LDAP authentication and anonymous bind are enabled, allows remote attackers to bypass the authentication requirements of pam_authenticate via an empty password.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.06%

78.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fedoraproject	Sssd	1.3.0

References

Timeline

Published: Aug 30, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-2940?

How severe is CVE-2010-2940?

Severity scoring for CVE-2010-2940 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.06% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-2940?

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Source: NVD / NIST