CVE-2009-2410
CVE-2009-2410 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fedorahosted Sssd 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-287.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-287
- Affected product: Fedorahosted Sssd
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The local_handler_callback function in server/responder/pam/pam_LOCAL_domain.c in sssd 0.4.1 does not properly handle blank-password accounts in the SSSD BE database, which allows context-dependent attackers to obtain access by sending the account's username, in conjunction with an arbitrary password, over an ssh connection.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2009-2410?
- The local_handler_callback function in server/responder/pam/pam_LOCAL_domain.c in sssd 0.4.1 does not properly handle blank-password accounts in the SSSD BE database, which allows context-dependent attackers to obtain access by sending the account's username, in conjunction with an arbitrary password, over an ssh connection.
- How severe is CVE-2009-2410?
- CVE-2009-2410 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2009-2410 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2009-2410?
- CVE-2009-2410 affects Fedorahosted Sssd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2009-2410?
- 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-2009-2410 published?
- CVE-2009-2410 was published on 2009-07-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36018
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35868
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/attachment.cgi?id=355424
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=514057
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/52210
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-July/msg01236.html
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:fedorahosted:sssd:0.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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