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CVE-2002-0374 affects the pam_ldap authentication module before version 144. A flaw in its logging could let an attacker execute code if they can influence the configuration file name. This is mainly relevant to legacy Unix/Linux systems using pam_ldap for LDAP-backed authentication. Exposure is most likely on older Linux/Unix systems that still run pam_ldap versions before 144, especially legacy distributions referenced by 2002 vendor advisories. Modern systems may not be affected, but package names and backported fixes vary by distribution. Treat as a legacy-system risk. Prioritize validation where LDAP-backed authentication is used on old or unsupported servers. If no such systems exist, business urgency is low; if they do, patch or retire them because code execution is a serious impact. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems using pam_ldap for PAM authentication.; Identify installed pam_ldap package versions and vendor backport status.; Upgrade pam_ldap to version 144 or vendor-fixed packages where applicable..
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