CVE-2001-1175

Published Apr 1, 2002 andries_brouwer

Overview

CVE-2001-1175 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting andries_brouwer util-linux. It was published on April 1, 2002.

Technical Description

vipw in the util-linux package before 2.10 causes /etc/shadow to be world-readable in some cases, which would make it easier for local users to perform brute force password guessing.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from andries_brouwer. Update util-linux to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions	Status

References

Ref www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-095.html Ref www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-132.html Ref www.securityfocus.com/bid/3036 Ref exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6851 Ref www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-095.html Ref www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-132.html Ref www.securityfocus.com/bid/3036 Ref exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6851

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2001-1175?

CVE-2001-1175 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting andries_brouwer util-linux. It was published on April 1, 2002.

How severe is CVE-2001-1175?

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