Test ID:	1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.1.12.2024.6687.1
Category:	Ubuntu Local Security Checks
Title:	Ubuntu: Security Advisory (USN-6687-1)
Summary:	The remote host is missing an update for the 'accountsservice' package(s) announced via the USN-6687-1 advisory.
Description:	Summary: The remote host is missing an update for the 'accountsservice' package(s) announced via the USN-6687-1 advisory. Vulnerability Insight: It was discovered that AccountsService called a helper incorrectly when performing password change operations. A local attacker could possibly use this issue to obtain encrypted passwords. Affected Software/OS: 'accountsservice' package(s) on Ubuntu 20.04, Ubuntu 22.04. Solution: Please install the updated package(s). CVSS Score: 2.1 CVSS Vector: AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Cross-Ref:	Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2012-6655 http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/08/16/7 http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69245 https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-6655 https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-6655 https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/95325 https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-6655
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