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CVE-2001-1147

UnknownEPSS 0.43%

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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

VendorProductVersions
Andries BrouwerUtil-Linux2.10s
Andries BrouwerUtil-Linux2.11f
Andries BrouwerUtil-Linux2.11h
Andries BrouwerUtil-Linux2.11i
Andries BrouwerUtil-Linux2.11k

References

Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2001-1147?
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.
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