Vulnerability Description
hfaxd in HylaFAX 4.2.3, when PAM support is disabled, accepts arbitrary passwords, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ifax Solutions | Hylafax | 4.2.3 |
References
- http://bugs.hylafax.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=719Patch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18314PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18337PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18489
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200601-03.xmlPatch
- http://www.hylafax.org/archive/2005-12/msg00119.php
- http://www.hylafax.org/content/HylaFAX_4.2.4_release
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:015
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/420974/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16150Patch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0072
- http://bugs.hylafax.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=719Patch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18314PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18337PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18489
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-3538?
CVE-2005-3538 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). hfaxd in HylaFAX 4.2.3, when PAM support is disabled, accepts arbitrary passwords, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges.
How severe is CVE-2005-3538?
CVE-2005-3538 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-3538?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ifax Solutions Hylafax.