Mandrake Linux Security Advisory : passwd (MDKSA-2001:091)

medium Nessus Plugin ID 13904

Synopsis

The remote Mandrake Linux host is missing a security update.

Description

The default pam files for the passwd program did not include support for md5 passwords, thus any password changes or post-install added users would not have md5 passwords.

Solution

Update the affected passwd package.

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 13904

File Name: mandrake_MDKSA-2001-091.nasl

Version: 1.18

Type: local

Family: Mandriva Local Security Checks

Published: 7/31/2004

Updated: 1/6/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 5.8

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 4.6

Vector: CVSS2#AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Vulnerability Information

CPE: p-cpe:/a:mandriva:linux:passwd, cpe:/o:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux:8.1

Required KB Items: Host/local_checks_enabled, Host/cpu, Host/Mandrake/release, Host/Mandrake/rpm-list

Patch Publication Date: 12/12/2001

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2001-1190

MDKSA: 2001:091

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