CVE-2006-6683

Published Dec 21, 2006 CVSS 2.0 · 7.8 High EPSS 1.4% KEV · Not listed
Description
Pedro Lineu Orso chetcpasswd 2.4.1 and earlier verifies and updates user accounts via custom code that processes /etc/shadow and does not follow the PAM configuration, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended restrictions implemented through PAM.

Remediation

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2006-6666 Pedro Lineu Orso chetcpasswd 2.4.1 and earlier verifies and updates user accounts via custom code that processes /etc/shadow and does not follow the PAM configuration, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended restrictions implemented through PAM.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Sep 16, 2024, 11:30 PM
Reserved
Dec 21, 2006, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Dec 21, 2006, 7:28 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 10:33 PM