Test ID:	1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.52832
Category:	Turbolinux Local Security Tests
Title:	Turbolinux TLSA-2005-16 (shadow-utils)
Summary:	NOSUMMARY
Description:	Description: The remote host is missing an update to shadow-utils announced via advisory TLSA-2005-16. The shadow-utils package includes the necessary programs for converting UNIX password files to the shadow password format in addition to programs for managing user and group accounts. The passwd_check function in shadow-utils allows local users to conduct unauthorized activities if an error from a pam_chauthtok function call is not properly handled. This vulnerability may allow local users to bypass certain security restrictions. Solution: Please use the turbopkg (zabom) tool to apply the update. http://www.securityspace.com/smysecure/catid.html?in=TLSA-2005-16 Risk factor : Medium CVSS Score: 4.6
Cross-Ref:	Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2004-1001 Conectiva Linux advisory: CLA-2004:894 http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000894 Debian Security Information: DSA-585 (Google Search) http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-585 http://secunia.com/advisories/13028 XForce ISS Database: shadow-pwdcheck-modify-account(17902) https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17902
Copyright	Copyright (c) 2005 E-Soft Inc. http://www.securityspace.com

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