Vulnerability Details : CVE-2009-1273
pam_ssh 1.92 and possibly other versions, as used when PAM is compiled with USE=ssh, generates different error messages depending on whether the username is valid or invalid, which makes it easier for remote attackers to enumerate usernames.
Products affected by CVE-2009-1273
- cpe:2.3:a:andrew_j.korty:pam_ssh:1.92:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2009-1273
0.36%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 55 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2009-1273
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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5.0
|
MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
10.0
|
2.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2009-1273
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Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2009-1273
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https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-May/msg00116.html
[SECURITY] Fedora 10 Update: pam_ssh-1.92-10.fc10
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http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=263579
263579 – (CVE-2009-1273) <sys-auth/pam_ssh-1.97: Information disclosure if pam compiled with USE=ssh (usernames can be verified) (CVE-2009-1273)
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http://secunia.com/advisories/34986
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https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-May/msg00145.html
[SECURITY] Fedora 9 Update: pam_ssh-1.92-10.fc9
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http://secunia.com/advisories/34536
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