CVE-2017-12197
18.01.2018, 21:29
It was found that libpam4j up to and including 1.8 did not properly validate user accounts when authenticating. A user with a valid password for a disabled account would be able to bypass security restrictions and possibly access sensitive information.Enginsight
| Vendor | Product | Version |
|---|---|---|
| libpam4j_project | libpam4j | 𝑥 ≤ 1.8 |
| debian | debian_linux | 7.0 |
| debian | debian_linux | 8.0 |
| debian | debian_linux | 9.0 |
| redhat | enterprise_linux | 6.0 |
𝑥
= Vulnerable software versions
Ubuntu Releases
Common Weakness Enumeration
- CWE-863 - Incorrect AuthorizationThe software performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. This allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.
- CWE-20 - Improper Input ValidationThe product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.
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