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CVE-2015-3238

The _unix_run_helper_binary function in the pam_unix module in Linux-PAM (aka pam) before 1.2.1, when unable to directly access passwords, allows local users to enumerate usernames or cause a denial of service (hang) via a large password.

  • Published: Aug 24, 2015
  • Updated: Apr 13, 2023
  • CVE: CVE-2015-3238
  • Severity: Medium
  • Exploit:

CVSS v3:

  • Severity: Medium
  • Score: 6.5
  • AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L

CVSS v2:

  • Severity: Medium
  • Score: 5.8
  • AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:P

CWEs:

Software From Fixed in
linux-pam / linux-pam - 1.1.8.x
oracle / sparc-opl_service_processor - 1121.x