CVE-2013-7041 Weak cryptography in n/a
The pam_userdb module uses case-insensitive password comparison, allowing attackers to bypass authentication via brute force attacks.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2013-7041?
CVE-2013-7041 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 May 2014. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The pam_userdb module for Pam uses a case-insensitive method to compare hashed passwords, which makes it easier for attackers to guess the password via a brute force attack.
Weakness: CWE-310
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-7041?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Cristian Gafton Pam Userdb.
How do I fix CVE-2013-7041?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2013-7041 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-7041 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2013-7041, GHSA-mcg8-3cr3-6hq9, UBUNTU-CVE-2013-7041.