Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Dec 31, 2004· Updated Jun 16, 2026
CVE-2004-2396
CVE-2004-2396
Description
passwd 0.68 does not check the return code for the pam_start function, which has unknown impact and attack vectors that may prevent "safe and proper operation" of PAM.
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References
4- bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cginvdPatchVendor Advisory
- www.mandriva.com/security/advisoriesnvdPatchVendor Advisory
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/10370nvdPatch
- exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16179nvd
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