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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
CopyrightCopyright (c) 2005 E-Soft Inc. http://www.securityspace.com

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