CVE-2009-1384

pam_krb5: Password prompt varies for existent and non-existent users

Published May 28, 2009 CVSS 2.0 · 5.0 Medium EPSS 2.9% KEV · Not listed
Description
pam_krb5 2.2.14 through 2.3.4, as used in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 5, generates different password prompts depending on whether the user account exists, which allows remote attackers to enumerate valid usernames.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2009-1382 pam_krb5 2.2.14 through 2.3.4, as used in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 5, generates different password prompts depending on whether the user account exists, which allows remote attackers to enumerate valid usernames.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 5:13 AM
Reserved
Apr 23, 2009, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
May 28, 2009, 8:30 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:07 PM
Severity
Low
Public date
May 27, 2009, 12:00 AM