CVE-2013-7041
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CVE-2013-7041
The pam_userdb module for Pam uses a case-insensitive method to compare hashed passwords, which makes it easier for attackers to guess the password via a brute force attack.
Exploit probability
2.5%
Published
May 8, 2014
Required by
Not available
Last source change
April 16, 2026
03 / CONNECTIONS
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04 / EVIDENCE
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CVE-2013-7041
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The pam_userdb module for Pam uses a case-insensitive method to compare hashed passwords, which makes it easier for attackers to guess the password via a brute force attack.
05 / REFERENCES
Further evidence
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/12/09/16
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/12/09/5
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/64180
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2935-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2935-2
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2935-3
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=731368
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1038555
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201605-05