CVE-2001-1175
High
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.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.2
Exploit probability—
ProductAndries Brouwer Util-linux
PublishedApr 1, 2002
First seenApr 1, 2002
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| andries_brouwer util-linux | 2.10s, 2.11d | — |
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