Ubuntu Linux 8.10/9.04 improper authentication

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Ubuntu Linux 8.10/9.04. The impacted element is an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in improper authentication. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2009-3232. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Ubuntu Linux 8.10/9.04 (Operating System). This affects an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authentication vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-287. When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

pam-auth-update for PAM, as used in Ubuntu 8.10 and 9.4, and Debian GNU/Linux, does not properly handle an "empty selection" for system authentication modules in certain rare configurations, which causes any attempt to be successful and allows remote attackers to bypass authentication.

The weakness was shared 09/17/2009 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2009-3232. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 04/07/2025).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 40906 (Ubuntu 8.10 / 9.04 : pam vulnerability (USN-828-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Ubuntu Local Security Checks.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (40906), SecurityFocus (BID 36306†), Secunia (SA36620†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-23450†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.8

VulDB Base Score: 9.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authentication
CWE: CWE-287
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 40906
Nessus Name: Ubuntu 8.10 / 9.04 : pam vulnerability (USN-828-1)
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OpenVAS ID: 64888
OpenVAS Name: Ubuntu USN-828-1 (pam)
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ubuntu.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2009-3232 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2009-3232
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-50079

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SecurityFocus: 36306 - Ubuntu PAM Authentication Security Bypass Vulnerability
Secunia: 36620
Vulnerability Center: 23450 - Ubuntu Linux PAM Remote Authentication Security Bypass Vulnerability, Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 03/18/2015 15:15
Updated: 04/07/2025 15:33
Changes: 03/18/2015 15:15 (56), 02/14/2017 16:28 (10), 08/22/2021 18:10 (4), 08/22/2021 18:18 (1), 04/07/2025 15:33 (15)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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