Vulnerability Description
pam_unix.so in Linux-PAM 0.99.7.0 allows context-dependent attackers to log into accounts whose password hash, as stored in /etc/passwd or /etc/shadow, has only two characters.
CVSS Score
7.2
HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Morgan | Linux Pam | 0.99.7.0 |
References
- http://osvdb.org/32017
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23858
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2007_3_sr.html
- http://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-devel-list/2007-January/msg01271.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-devel-list/2007-January/msg01277.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22204
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0323
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/31739
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/pam-list/2007-January/msg00017.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://osvdb.org/32017
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23858
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2007_3_sr.html
- http://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-devel-list/2007-January/msg01271.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-devel-list/2007-January/msg01277.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22204
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-0003?
CVE-2007-0003 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). pam_unix.so in Linux-PAM 0.99.7.0 allows context-dependent attackers to log into accounts whose password hash, as stored in /etc/passwd or /etc/shadow, has only two characters.
How severe is CVE-2007-0003?
CVE-2007-0003 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-0003?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Andrew Morgan Linux Pam.