CVE Catalog

CVE-2001-1175

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The vipw program in the util-linux package before version 2.10 causes the /etc/shadow file to be world-readable in some cases, making it easier for local users to perform brute force password guessing.

Risk Assessment

The availability of the /etc/shadow file to all users increases the risk that local users could guess passwords, potentially leading to unauthorized access to the system.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the util-linux package to version 2.10 or later to secure the /etc/shadow file from unauthorized access.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

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.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS