How severe is CVE-2009-1273?

CVE-2009-1273 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-1273 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-1273?

CVE-2009-1273 affects Andrew J.korty Pam Ssh. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1273?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2009-1273 published?

CVE-2009-1273 was published on 2009-04-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-1273

CVE-2009-1273 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Andrew J.korty Pam Ssh with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-255.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Andrew J.korty Pam Ssh
Published: 2009-04-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

pam_ssh 1.92 and possibly other versions, as used when PAM is compiled with USE=ssh, generates different error messages depending on whether the username is valid or invalid, which makes it easier for remote attackers to enumerate usernames.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1273?: pam_ssh 1.92 and possibly other versions, as used when PAM is compiled with USE=ssh, generates different error messages depending on whether the username is valid or invalid, which makes it easier for remote attackers to enumerate usernames.
How severe is CVE-2009-1273?: CVE-2009-1273 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-1273 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-1273?: CVE-2009-1273 affects Andrew J.korty Pam Ssh. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1273?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-1273 published?: CVE-2009-1273 was published on 2009-04-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:andrew_j.korty:pam_ssh:1.92:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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