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CVE-2005-3042: miniserv.pl in Webmin before 1.230 and Usermin before 1.160, when "full PAM conversations" is enabled, allo...

miniserv.pl in Webmin before 1.230 and Usermin before 1.160, when "full PAM conversations" is enabled, allows remote attackers to bypass authentication by spoofing session IDs via certain metacharacters (line feed or carriage return).

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This vulnerability affected older Webmin and Usermin administrative interfaces. In a specific PAM authentication mode, a remote attacker could bypass login by manipulating session identifiers. Because these tools manage systems, exposed affected instances should be treated as serious until upgraded or otherwise addressed. Exposure is most likely on legacy systems still running Webmin below 1.230 or Usermin below 1.160 with full PAM conversations enabled, especially if the management interface is reachable from untrusted networks. Prioritize remediation for any Internet-facing or broadly reachable legacy Webmin/Usermin server. Authentication bypass on an administration console can create direct system compromise risk, even though current exploitation evidence is not provided. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Webmin to 1.230 or later where applicable.; Upgrade Usermin to 1.160 or later where applicable.; Review Gentoo, Mandriva, SUSE, or vendor package advisories for fixed builds..

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