Vulnerability Details : CVE-2011-0438
nslcd/pam.c in the nss-pam-ldapd 0.8.0 PAM module returns a success code when a user is not found in LDAP, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication.
Vulnerability category: BypassGain privilege
Products affected by CVE-2011-0438
- cpe:2.3:a:arthurdejong:nss-pam-ldapd:0.8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2011-0438
1.65%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 87 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2011-0438
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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6.8
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
8.6
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6.4
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2011-0438
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When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2011-0438
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/66028
nss-pam-ldapd PAM module security bypass CVE-2011-0438 Vulnerability Report
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http://securityreason.com/securityalert/8132
Arthur de Jong 'nss-pam-ldapd' Authentication Bypass Vulnerability - CXSecurity.com
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http://arthurdejong.org/nss-pam-ldapd/news.html#20110309
nss-pam-ldapd: News
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46819
Arthur de Jong 'nss-pam-ldapd' Authentication Bypass VulnerabilityPatch
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http://lists.arthurdejong.org/nss-pam-ldapd-announce/2011/msg00000.html
nss-pam-ldapd security advisory (CVE-2011-0438)Patch;Vendor Advisory
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http://lists.arthurdejong.org/nss-pam-ldapd-announce/2011/attachments/txtVf3rHgt8qQ.txt
Patch
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