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.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:LAccess VectorLocal
AC:LAccess ComplexityLow
Au:NAuthenticationNone
Impact
C:CConfidentialityComplete
I:CIntegrityComplete
A:CAvailabilityComplete
Weaknesses
Affected Products
Red Hat Inc.
commercial·USaka red hat
andries brouwer
individual-dev
and 1 more affected products View all →
Exploitability
Official Patch Available
References
https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2001-095.html
rhn.redhat.com
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6851
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3036
securityfocus.com
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