CVE-2009-1384 Information disclosure in n/a
Remote attackers can enumerate valid usernames by observing differing password prompts in the pam_krb5 module.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2009-1384?
CVE-2009-1384 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 May 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
pam_krb5 2.2.14 through 2.3.4, as used in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 5, generates different password prompts depending on whether the user account exists, which allows remote attackers to enumerate valid usernames.
Weakness: CWE-287
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-1384?
It affects 1 product.
Linux distribution packages (4)
pam_krb5 Red Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client | All versions | 0:2.2.14-15 |
pam_krb5-debuginfo Red Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client | All versions | 0:2.2.14-15 |
pam_krb5 Red Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server | All versions | 0:2.2.14-15 |
pam_krb5-debuginfo Red Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server | All versions | 0:2.2.14-15 |
Products include Eyrie Pam-Krb5.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1384?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2009-1384 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-1384 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7qjh-v92x-xj4g, RHSA-2010:0258.