Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2013-7041 is an authentication weakness in PAM's pam_userdb module. It compares stored password hashes without respecting letter case, which can make password guessing easier. Business risk is highest where pam_userdb is used for real logins and accounts rely on weak passwords or lack rate limiting. Exposure appears limited to systems that use PAM with pam_userdb enabled in authentication flows. The source bundle lists affected vendor/product as n/a, so teams should verify local PAM configuration and distribution advisories rather than assuming broad exposure. Treat as a focused authentication-hardening issue, not an emergency unless pam_userdb protects important accounts exposed to login attempts. Prioritize patch verification and brute-force controls on affected systems. Mitigation focus: Apply PAM package updates from the relevant Linux distribution advisory.; Disable pam_userdb where it is not required for authentication.; Enforce strong passwords for accounts authenticated through pam_userdb..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=731368CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- GLSA-201605-05CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1038555CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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