VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE
CVE-2015-3238
CVSS score6.5 MEDIUM
EPSS probability2.71%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2015-08-24
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L
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.
Weakness classification
- CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor