CVE-2001-1147

Name: CVE-2001-1147
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2001-10-08T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.43%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2001-1147 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The PAM implementation in /bin/login of the util-linux package before 2.11 causes a password entry to be rewritten across multiple PAM calls, which could provide the credentials of one user to a different user, when used in certain PAM modules such as pam_limits.. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The PAM implementation in /bin/login of the util-linux package before 2.11 causes a password entry to be rewritten across multiple PAM calls, which could provide the credentials of one user to a different user, when used in certain PAM modules such as pam_limits.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.43%

34.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Andries Brouwer	Util-Linux	2.10s
Andries Brouwer	Util-Linux	2.11f
Andries Brouwer	Util-Linux	2.11h
Andries Brouwer	Util-Linux	2.11i
Andries Brouwer	Util-Linux	2.11k

References

http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/m-009.shtml
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7266.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-084.php3
http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2001_034_shadow_txt.html
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-132.html
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/219175Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3415Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/m-009.shtml
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7266.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-084.php3
http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2001_034_shadow_txt.html
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-132.html
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/219175Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3415Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 8, 2001
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2001-1147?

How severe is CVE-2001-1147?

Severity scoring for CVE-2001-1147 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1147?

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