CVE-2005-2641
First published: Sun Aug 21 2005(Updated: )
Unknown vulnerability in pam_ldap before 180 does not properly handle a new password policy control, which could allow attackers to gain privileges. NOTE: CVE-2005-2497 had also been assigned to this issue, but CVE-2005-2641 is the correct candidate.
Credit: security@debian.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| SUSE PAM Ldap | <=build_178 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/778916
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-test-list/2005-August/msg00170.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-767.html
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:190
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17233
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14649
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17270
- https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-680
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10370
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/447859/100/200/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-2641?
CVE-2005-2641 has a medium severity level due to its potential to allow privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2641?
To remediate CVE-2005-2641, update pam_ldap to version 180 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2005-2641?
CVE-2005-2641 affects pam_ldap versions up to and including build 178.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-2641?
CVE-2005-2641 is a privilege escalation vulnerability related to password policy control handling.
Can CVE-2005-2641 be exploited remotely?
Exploitation of CVE-2005-2641 generally requires local access to the system.
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