CVE-2009-1273

Description

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.

Category

5.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.36%
Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory secunia.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=263579
http://secunia.com/advisories/34986 third party advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/34536 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-May/msg00116.html vendor advisory
https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-May/msg00145.html vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-1273?
CVE-2009-1273 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2009-1273?
To fix CVE-2009-1273, 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-2009-1273 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2009-1273 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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