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Libpam Pgsql CVE-2013-0191

MEDIUM
Improper Authentication (CWE-287)
2014-06-03 secalert@redhat.com
5.0
CVSS 2.0 · NVD
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NVD PRIMARY
5.0 MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
P
Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

1
CVE Published
Jun 03, 2014 - 14:55 cve.org
MEDIUM 5.0

DescriptionCVE.org

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.

AnalysisAI

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. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.0), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Improper Authentication (CWE-287), which allows attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms to gain unauthorized access. 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. Affected products include: Lucas Clemente Vella Libpam-Pgsql.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Implement multi-factor authentication, enforce strong password policies, use proven authentication frameworks.

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