CVE-2005-2641
CVE-2005-2641 is a high-severity vulnerability in Padl Software Pam Ldap with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Padl Software Pam Ldap
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Unknown vulnerability in pam_ldap before 180 does not properly handle a new password policy control, which could allow attackers to gain privileges. NOTE: CVE-2005-2497 had also been assigned to this issue, but CVE-2005-2641 is the correct candidate.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2005-2641?
- Unknown vulnerability in pam_ldap before 180 does not properly handle a new password policy control, which could allow attackers to gain privileges. NOTE: CVE-2005-2497 had also been assigned to this issue, but CVE-2005-2641 is the correct candidate.
- How severe is CVE-2005-2641?
- CVE-2005-2641 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2005-2641 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2005-2641?
- CVE-2005-2641 affects Padl Software Pam Ldap. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2005-2641?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2005-2641 published?
- CVE-2005-2641 was published on 2005-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17233
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17270
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/778916
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:190
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-767.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/447859/100/200/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14649
- https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-680
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10370
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-test-list/2005-August/msg00170.html
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:padl_software:pam_ldap:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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