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

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. . - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Debian LTS Advisory DLA-2730-1 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. https://www.debian.org/lts/security/ Utkarsh Gupta August 04, 2021 https://wiki.debian.org/LTS - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Package : libpam-tacplus Version : 1.3.8-2+deb9u1 CVE ID : CVE-2020-13881 Debian Bug : 962830 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 . Explore Debian LTS Advisory DLA-2731-2 focusing on password security in libpam-tacplus logging. Immediate update advised!. Debian LTS, libpam-tacplus, security updates. . Severity: Critical. LinuxSecurity.com Team

Aug 04, 2021 •Critical Debian LTS