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CVE-2013-7041

Publication date 8 May 2014

Last updated 24 July 2024

Ubuntu priority

Low

Why this priority?

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.

Read the notes from the security team

Status

Package Ubuntu Release Status
pam 15.10 wily
Not affected
15.04 vivid
Not affected
14.10 utopic Ignored
14.04 LTS trusty
Fixed 1.1.8-1ubuntu2.1
13.10 saucy Ignored
13.04 raring Ignored
12.10 quantal Ignored
12.04 LTS precise
Fixed 1.1.3-7ubuntu2.1
10.04 LTS lucid Ignored

Notes

mdeslaur

see additional comments in oss-security thread

Patch details

For informational purposes only. We recommend not to cherry-pick updates. How can I get the fixes?

Package Patch details
pam

References

Related Ubuntu Security Notices (USN)

Other references