Vulnerability Description
libpam-pgsql (aka pam_pgsql) 0.7 does not properly handle a NULL value returned by the password search query, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via a crafted password.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Lucas Clemente Vella | Libpam-Pgsql | 0.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00010.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00040.html
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2013/q1/86
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2013/q1/99
- http://sourceforge.net/p/pam-pgsql/bugs/13/
- http://sourceforge.net/u/lvella/pam-pgsql/ci/9361f5970e5dd90a747319995b67c2f73b9ExploitPatch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/57440
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/81363
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00010.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00040.html
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2013/q1/86
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2013/q1/99
- http://sourceforge.net/p/pam-pgsql/bugs/13/
- http://sourceforge.net/u/lvella/pam-pgsql/ci/9361f5970e5dd90a747319995b67c2f73b9ExploitPatch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/57440
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-0191?
CVE-2013-0191 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). libpam-pgsql (aka pam_pgsql) 0.7 does not properly handle a NULL value returned by the password search query, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via a crafted password.
How severe is CVE-2013-0191?
CVE-2013-0191 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-2013-0191?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Lucas Clemente Vella Libpam-Pgsql.