CVE-2013-7041

pam: pam_userdb case insensitive password hash comparison

Published May 8, 2014 CVSS 2.0 · 4.3 Medium EPSS 2.5% KEV · Not listed
Description
The pam_userdb module for Pam uses a case-insensitive method to compare hashed passwords, which makes it easier for attackers to guess the password via a brute force attack.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2013-6841 The pam_userdb module for Pam uses a case-insensitive method to compare hashed passwords, which makes it easier for attackers to guess the password via a brute force attack.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-2935-1 PAM vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 5:53 PM
Reserved
Dec 9, 2013, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
May 8, 2014, 2:29 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:01 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Dec 4, 2013, 12:00 AM