CVE-2001-0978

Name: CVE-2001-0978
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2001-09-03T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.14%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2001-0978 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. login in HP-UX 10.26 does not record failed login attempts in /var/adm/btmp, which could allow attackers to conduct brute force password guessing attacks without being detected or observed using the lastb program.. EPSS estimates a 2.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

login in HP-UX 10.26 does not record failed login attempts in /var/adm/btmp, which could allow attackers to conduct brute force password guessing attacks without being detected or observed using the lastb program.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.14%

79.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hp	Hp-Ux	10.26

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/hp/2001-q3/0052.htmlPatch
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8632.php
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3289Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/hp/2001-q3/0052.htmlPatch
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8632.php
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3289Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 3, 2001
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2001-0978?

How severe is CVE-2001-0978?

Severity scoring for CVE-2001-0978 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0978?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST