CVE-2005-2977
First published: Tue Nov 01 2005(Updated: )
The SELinux version of PAM before 0.78 r3 allows local users to perform brute force password guessing attacks via unix_chkpwd, which does not log failed guesses or delay its responses.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Pam Extern | <=0.80 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200510-22.xml
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=168181
- http://cvs.sourceforge.net/viewcvs.py/pam/Linux-PAM/NEWS?rev=1.6&view=markup
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17365
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015111
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15217
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-805.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17346
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17350
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17352
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2227
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10193
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-2977?
CVE-2005-2977 is considered to be a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for local brute force attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2977?
To fix CVE-2005-2977, update PAM to version 0.78 r3 or later, which addresses the brute force password guessing issue.
Who is affected by CVE-2005-2977?
CVE-2005-2977 affects local users of PAM versions prior to 0.78 r3 in SELinux environments.
What can an attacker do with CVE-2005-2977?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2005-2977 to perform brute force password guessing attacks without detection.
Is logging implemented for failed attempts in CVE-2005-2977?
No, CVE-2005-2977 does not log failed password attempts, making password guessing attacks easier to execute.
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