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CVE-2017-12197

UnknownEPSS 1.54%

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CVE-2017-12197 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. It was found that libpam4j up to and including 1.8 did not properly validate user accounts when authenticating. A user with a valid password for a disabled account would be able to bypass security restrictions and possibly access sensitive information.. EPSS estimates a 1.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

It was found that libpam4j up to and including 1.8 did not properly validate user accounts when authenticating. A user with a valid password for a disabled account would be able to bypass security restrictions and possibly access sensitive information.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.54%

71.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Libpam4j ProjectLibpam4j<= 1.8
DebianDebian Linux7.0
DebianDebian Linux8.0
DebianDebian Linux9.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux6.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-12197?
It was found that libpam4j up to and including 1.8 did not properly validate user accounts when authenticating. A user with a valid password for a disabled account would be able to bypass security restrictions and possibly access sensitive information.
How severe is CVE-2017-12197?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-12197 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12197?
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