VDB
DEBIAN-CVE-2015-3238
DEBIAN-CVE-2015-3238
PUBLISHED
CVSS 6.5 MEDIUM
The _unix_run_helper_binary function in the pam_unix module in Linux-PAM (aka pam) before 1.2.1, when unable to directly access passwords, allows local users to enumerate usernames or cause a denial of service (hang) via a large password.
Risk Scores
CVSS v3.0
6.5
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian:13 | pam | 0, 0, 0 |
| Debian:14 | pam | 0, 0, 0 |
| Debian:11 | pam | 0, 0, 0 |
| Debian:12 | pam | 0, 0, 0 |
Timeline
- Aug 24, 2015 CVE Published
- Apr 28, 2026 CVE Updated