PT-2001-1424 · Sash · Sash

Published 2001-03-26 · Updated 2024-01-25 · CVE-2001-0195

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

2.1

Low

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: sash versions prior to 3.4-4

Description: The issue is related to the improper cloning of /etc/shadow, making it world-readable. This could allow local users to gain privileges via password cracking.

Recommendations: For versions prior to 3.4-4, update to version 3.4-4 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the /etc/shadow file to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Fix

Improper Preservation of Permissions

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-281

Related Identifiers

CVE-2001-0195

Affected Products

Sash

References · 4

• http://debian.org/security/2001/dsa-015 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2001-0195 · Security Note
• https://t.me/cvenotify/68745 · Telegram Post
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5994 · Note