Oval Definition:oval:com.ubuntu.precise:def:20153238000
Revision Date:2015-08-24Version:1
Title:CVE-2015-3238 on Ubuntu 12.04 LTS (precise) - low.
Description:The _unix_run_helper_binary function in the pam_unix module in Linux-PAM (aka pam) before 1.2.1, when unable to directly access passwords, allows local users to enumerate usernames or cause a denial of service (hang) via a large password.
Family:unixClass:vulnerability
Status:Reference(s):CVE-2015-3238
Platform(s):Ubuntu 12.04 LTS
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Definition Synopsis
  • Ubuntu 12.04 LTS (precise) is installed.
  • AND The 'pam' package in precise was vulnerable but has been fixed (note: '1.1.3-7ubuntu2.1').
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