CVE-2009-0579

CVE-2009-0579 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux-pam with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Description

Linux-PAM before 1.0.4 does not enforce the minimum password age (MINDAYS) as specified in /etc/shadow, which allows local users to bypass intended security policy and change their passwords sooner than specified.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0579?
Linux-PAM before 1.0.4 does not enforce the minimum password age (MINDAYS) as specified in /etc/shadow, which allows local users to bypass intended security policy and change their passwords sooner than specified.
How severe is CVE-2009-0579?
CVE-2009-0579 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-0579 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-0579?
CVE-2009-0579 primarily affects Linux-pam. In total, 21 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0579?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-0579 published?
CVE-2009-0579 was published on 2009-04-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (21)

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