CVE-2004-0653

CVE-2004-0653 is a low-severity vulnerability in Sun Solaris with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Solaris 9, when configured as a Kerberos client with patch 112908-12 or 115168-03 and using pam_krb5 as an "auth" module with the debug feature enabled, records passwords in plaintext, which could allow local users to gain other user's passwords by reading log files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0653?
Solaris 9, when configured as a Kerberos client with patch 112908-12 or 115168-03 and using pam_krb5 as an "auth" module with the debug feature enabled, records passwords in plaintext, which could allow local users to gain other user's passwords by reading log files.
How severe is CVE-2004-0653?
CVE-2004-0653 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2004-0653 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0653?
CVE-2004-0653 affects Sun Solaris. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0653?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-0653 published?
CVE-2004-0653 was published on 2004-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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