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libpam-pgsql Authentication Bypass Security Issue
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA30391
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Release Date:
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2008-05-26
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Last Update:
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2008-06-12
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Popularity:
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2,586 views
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Critical:
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Less critical
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Impact:
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Security Bypass
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Where:
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From remote
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Solution Status:
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Vendor Patch
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| Software: | libpam-pgsql 0.x
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Description:
A security issue has been reported in libpam-pgsql, which can be exploited by malicious people to bypass certain security restrictions.
The security issue is caused due to an error in "pam_sm_authenticate()" in pam_pgsql.c and can be exploited to bypass authentication, e.g. by sending a SIGINT during the authentication process.
The vulnerability is reported in version 0.6.3. Prior versions may also be affected.
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