CVE-2009-1273

pam_ssh: Password prompt varies for existent and non-existent users

Published Apr 8, 2009 CVSS 2.0 · 5.0 Medium EPSS 1.3% KEV · Not listed
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.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

Sign in to view the affected projects.

Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2009-1272 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.
Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 5:04 AM
Reserved
Apr 8, 2009, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Apr 8, 2009, 6:30 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:06 PM
Severity
Low
Public date
Mar 24, 2009, 12:00 AM