PT-2001-1024 · Linux Foundation · Util-Linux

Published 2001-07-12 · Updated 2017-10-10 · CVE-2001-1175

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

7.2

High

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions util-linux versions prior to 2.10 util-linux version 2.10s util-linux version 2.11f

Description The issue affects the util-linux package and can lead to a breach of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected information. It can be exploited locally, potentially making it easier for local users to perform brute force password guessing by accessing /etc/shadow, which may be world-readable in some cases.

Recommendations For util-linux versions prior to 2.10, update to version 2.10 or later. For util-linux version 2.10s, update to a version later than 2.10s. For util-linux version 2.11f, update to a version later than 2.11f. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to sensitive files such as /etc/shadow to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Fix

Related Identifiers

BDU:2015-07836

BDU:2015-07970

CVE-2001-1175

Affected Products

Util-Linux

References · 9

• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2015-07836 · Security Note
• http://redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-095.html · Vendor Advisory
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/3036 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2001-1175 · Security Note
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2015-07970 · Security Note
• http://redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-132.html · Vendor Advisory
• https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2001-095.html · Note
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6851 · Note
• https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2001-132.html · Note