CVE-2001-1175

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.

7.2

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.05%

Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6851	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3036	vdb entry patch vendor advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-132.html	vendor advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-095.html	patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-1175?: CVE-2001-1175 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2001-1175?: To fix CVE-2001-1175, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2001-1175 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2001-1175 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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