Shadow up to 4.0.4.1 libmisc/pwdcheck.c passwd_check Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Shadow up to 4.0.4.1. It has been classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function passwd_check in the library libmisc/pwdcheck.c. Performing a manipulation results in Remote Code Execution. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2004-1001. The attacker must have access to the local network to execute the attack. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Shadow up to 4.0.4.1. This affects the function passwd_check in the library libmisc/pwdcheck.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a remote code execution vulnerability. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Unknown vulnerability in the passwd_check function in Shadow 4.0.4.1, and possibly other versions before 4.0.5, allows local users to conduct unauthorized activities when an error from a pam_chauthtok function call is not properly handled.

The bug was discovered 10/28/2004. The weakness was disclosed 10/29/2004 by Martin Schulze (Website). The advisory is shared at secunia.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2004-1001 since 11/02/2004. Access to the local network is required for this attack. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 15634 (GLSA-200411-09 : shadow: Unauthorized modification of account information), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Gentoo Local Security Checks and running in the context l.

Upgrading to version 4.0.5 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at ftp.pld.org.pl. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version. A possible mitigation has been published 1 weeks after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (17902), Tenable (15634), SecurityFocus (BID 11564†), OSVDB (11173†) and Secunia (SA13028†). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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Class: Remote Code Execution
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 15634
Nessus Name: GLSA-200411-09 : shadow: Unauthorized modification of account information
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OpenVAS ID: 53277
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 585-1 (shadow)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Shadow 4.0.5
Patch: ftp.pld.org.pl

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: secunia.com⛔
Researcher: Martin Schulze
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2004-1001 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2004-1001
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-957
X-Force: 17902 - shadow pwdcheck.c allows account modification, High Risk
SecurityFocus: 11564
Secunia: 13028 - Shadow "passwd_check()" Security Bypass Vulnerability, Less Critical
OSVDB: 11173 - Shadow chfn/chsh Arbitrary Account Property Modification
SecurityTracker: 1011972
Vulnerability Center: 8199 - Shadow < 4.0.5 Allows Modifying Account Information via chfn and chsh Change Utilities, Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 11/01/2004 11:47
Updated: 06/30/2019 08:22
Changes: 11/01/2004 11:47 (92), 06/30/2019 08:22 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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