Vulnerability Description
Linux-PAM before 1.0.4 does not enforce the minimum password age (MINDAYS) as specified in /etc/shadow, which allows local users to bypass intended security policy and change their passwords sooner than specified.
CVSS Score
4.6
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux-Pam | Linux-Pam | <= 1.0.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=514437
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34728Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34733Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=487216Patch
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-April/msg00398.html
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-April/msg00420.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/pam-list/2009-March/msg00006.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=514437
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34728Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34733Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=487216Patch
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-April/msg00398.html
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-April/msg00420.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/pam-list/2009-March/msg00006.htmlVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-0579?
CVE-2009-0579 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). Linux-PAM before 1.0.4 does not enforce the minimum password age (MINDAYS) as specified in /etc/shadow, which allows local users to bypass intended security policy and change their passwords sooner th...
How severe is CVE-2009-0579?
CVE-2009-0579 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-0579?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux-Pam Linux-Pam.