MEDIUM · 5.0

CVE-2009-1384

pam_krb5 2.2.14 through 2.3.4, as used in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 5, generates different password prompts depending on whether the user account exists, which allows remote attackers to enumera...

Vulnerability Description

pam_krb5 2.2.14 through 2.3.4, as used in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 5, generates different password prompts depending on whether the user account exists, which allows remote attackers to enumerate valid usernames.

CVSS Score

5.0

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Confidentiality
PARTIAL
Integrity
NONE
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
RedhatEnterprise Linux5
EyriePam-Krb52.2.14

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2009-1384?

CVE-2009-1384 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). pam_krb5 2.2.14 through 2.3.4, as used in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 5, generates different password prompts depending on whether the user account exists, which allows remote attackers to enumera...

How severe is CVE-2009-1384?

CVE-2009-1384 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2009-1384?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Enterprise Linux, Eyrie Pam-Krb5.