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5.3.1.2 Ensure latest version of libpam-modules is installed

Information

libpam-modules is a package containing a set of Pluggable Authentication Modules (PAM) which allows system administrators to configure different authentication methods for user logins, providing flexibility in how users can access applications by using various authentication modules to include password checks and other security mechanisms.

Older versions of the libpam-modules package may not include the latest security and feature patches and updates.

Note: This Benchmark was tested and written against libpam-modules Version: 1.4.0-11ubuntu2.6

Solution

Run the following command to install the latest version of libpam-modules :

# apt install libpam-modules

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/benchmarks/24330

Item Details

Category: IDENTIFICATION AND AUTHENTICATION

References: 800-53|IA-5(1)

Plugin: Unix

Control ID: 4b7371c98ad6d9d825ba5aa907018740eebe0d01525d3d4a34f7cd6e4a26e4d1