CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-0374

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The pam_ldap PAM LDAP module before version 144 has a format string vulnerability in the logging function, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code via format strings in the configuration file name.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability could lead to remote code execution, posing a serious threat to the security of the system and the organization's data.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the pam_ldap module to version 144 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Format string vulnerability in the logging function for the pam_ldap PAM LDAP module before version 144 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via format strings in the configuration file name.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS