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Debian 9 DLA-2730-1: Moderate Issue in libpam-tacplus Secret Handling

debian lts
Calendar Grey August 4, 2021
Dist Debian Esm H88
Explore Debian LTS Advisory DLA-2731-2 focusing on password security in libpam-tacplus logging. Immediate update advised!

It was discovered that there was an issue in libpam-tacplus (a security module for using the TACACS+ authentication service) where shared secrets such as private server keys wer...

Summary

It was discovered that there was an issue in libpam-tacplus (a
security module for using the TACACS+ authentication service) where
shared secrets such as private server keys were being added in
the clear to various logs.

For Debian 9 stretch, this problem has been fixed in version
1.3.8-2+deb9u1.

We recommend that you upgrade your libpam-tacplus packages.

For the detailed security status of libpam-tacplus please refer to
its security tracker page at:
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker

Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS


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Package: libpam-tacplus
Version: 1.3.8-2+deb9u1
CVE ID: CVE-2020-13881
Debian Bug: 962830

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