Description
The pam_userdb module for Pam uses a case-insensitive method to compare hashed passwords, which makes it easier for attackers to guess the password via a brute force attack.
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Remediation
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
EUVD |
EUVD-2013-6841 | The pam_userdb module for Pam uses a case-insensitive method to compare hashed passwords, which makes it easier for attackers to guess the password via a brute force attack. |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-2935-1 | PAM vulnerabilities |
References
History
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: mitre
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-06T17:53:46.135Z
Reserved: 2013-12-09T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2013-7041
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Status : Modified
Published: 2014-05-08T14:29:12.500
Modified: 2026-05-06T22:30:45.220
Link: CVE-2013-7041
OpenCVE Enrichment
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Weaknesses
EUVD
Ubuntu USN