Vulnerability Description
nslcd/pam.c in the nss-pam-ldapd 0.8.0 PAM module returns a success code when a user is not found in LDAP, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication.
CVSS Score
6.8
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Arthurdejong | Nss-Pam-Ldapd | 0.8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://arthurdejong.org/nss-pam-ldapd/news.html#20110309
- http://lists.arthurdejong.org/nss-pam-ldapd-announce/2011/attachments/txtVf3rHgtPatch
- http://lists.arthurdejong.org/nss-pam-ldapd-announce/2011/msg00000.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/8132
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46819Patch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/66028
- http://arthurdejong.org/nss-pam-ldapd/news.html#20110309
- http://lists.arthurdejong.org/nss-pam-ldapd-announce/2011/attachments/txtVf3rHgtPatch
- http://lists.arthurdejong.org/nss-pam-ldapd-announce/2011/msg00000.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/8132
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46819Patch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/66028
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-0438?
CVE-2011-0438 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). nslcd/pam.c in the nss-pam-ldapd 0.8.0 PAM module returns a success code when a user is not found in LDAP, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication.
How severe is CVE-2011-0438?
CVE-2011-0438 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-0438?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Arthurdejong Nss-Pam-Ldapd.