Linux-PAM before 1.0.4 does not enforce the minimum password age (MINDAYS) as specified in /etc/shadow, which allows local users to bypass intended security policy and change their passwords sooner than specified.
Published 2009-04-16 15:12:57
Updated 2019-01-03 15:01:45
Source Red Hat, Inc.
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Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2009-0579

Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.04%

Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 6 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ

CVSS scores for CVE-2009-0579

Base Score Base Severity CVSS Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Score Source
4.6
MEDIUM AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
3.9
6.4
NIST

CWE ids for CVE-2009-0579

  • Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)

Vendor statements for CVE-2009-0579

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