CVE-2005-2641: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2005-2641: Unknown vulnerability in pam_ldap before 180 does not properly handle a new password policy control, which...

Unknown vulnerability in pam_ldap before 180 does not properly handle a new password policy control, which could allow attackers to gain privileges. NOTE: CVE-2005-2497 had also been assigned to this issue, but CVE-2005-2641 is the correct candidate.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 22:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old privilege-escalation issue in pam_ldap, an authentication component used with LDAP. The public record says versions before 180 mishandle a password policy control. Business urgency depends on whether legacy systems still use affected pam_ldap packages. Exposure is most likely on legacy Linux or Unix systems using pam_ldap before 180 for LDAP-backed authentication. The bundle does not provide complete vendor, package, or platform coverage. Prioritize if LDAP authentication remains on old or unsupported systems. For modern environments without pam_ldap before 180, urgency is low. The main business risk is hidden legacy authentication infrastructure. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems using pam_ldap for LDAP-backed authentication.; Upgrade pam_ldap from versions before 180 using vendor-supported packages.; Review Red Hat, Mandriva, rPath, and CERT guidance for affected package details..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 18:15 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Aug 21, 2005, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-680CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-test-list/2005-August/msg00170.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:10370CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature

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