CVE-2004-1001

Description

Unknown vulnerability in the passwd_check function in Shadow 4.0.4.1, and possibly other versions before 4.0.5, allows local users to conduct unauthorized activities when an error from a pam_chauthtok function call is not properly handled.

4.6

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.07%

Vendor Advisory debian.org Vendor Advisory com.br

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://secunia.com/advisories/13028	third party advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-585	vendor advisory
http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000894	vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17902	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-1001?: CVE-2004-1001 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2004-1001?: To fix CVE-2004-1001, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2004-1001 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2004-1001 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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