CVE-2005-2641 Privilege escalation in n/a

High 7.5 Published 21 Aug 2005 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Attackers can gain privileges by exploiting improper handling of password policy controls in the pam_ldap module.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2005-2641?

CVE-2005-2641 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Aug 2005. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Unknown vulnerability in pam_ldap before 180 does not properly handle a new password policy control, which could allow attackers to gain privileges. NOTE: CVE-2005-2497 had also been assigned to this issue, but CVE-2005-2641 is the correct candidate.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-2641?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Padl Software Pam Ldap.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2641?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2005-2641 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-2641 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as CVE-2005-2497, DEBIAN-CVE-2005-2641, GHSA-f3wv-7jx9-8mxj.