Vulnerability Description
poppassd_pam 1.0 and earlier, when changing a user password, does not verify that the user entered the old password correctly, which allows remote attackers to change passwords for arbitrary users.
CVSS Score
10.0
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gentoo | Poppassd Pam | <= 1.0 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/13865
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200501-22.xmlVendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1012840
- http://secunia.com/advisories/13865
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200501-22.xmlVendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1012840
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-0002?
CVE-2005-0002 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). poppassd_pam 1.0 and earlier, when changing a user password, does not verify that the user entered the old password correctly, which allows remote attackers to change passwords for arbitrary users.
How severe is CVE-2005-0002?
CVE-2005-0002 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-0002?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gentoo Poppassd Pam.