CVE-2009-3232
Critical
Description
pam-auth-update for PAM, as used in Ubuntu 8.10 and 9.4, and Debian GNU/Linux, does not properly handle an "empty selection" for system authentication modules in certain rare configurations, which causes any attempt to be successful and allows remote attackers to bypass authentication.
SeverityCritical
CVSS9.3
Exploit probability—
ProductCanonical Ubuntu Linux
PublishedSep 17, 2009
First seenSep 17, 2009
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Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| canonical ubuntu_linux | 8.10, 9.04 | — |
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