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CVE-2001-1169

UnknownEPSS 1.19%

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CVE-2001-1169 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. keyinit in S/Key does not require authentication to initialize a one-time password sequence, which allows an attacker who has gained privileges to a user account to create new one-time passwords for use in other activities that may use S/Key authentication, such as sudo.. EPSS estimates a 1.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

keyinit in S/Key does not require authentication to initialize a one-time password sequence, which allows an attacker who has gained privileges to a user account to create new one-time passwords for use in other activities that may use S/Key authentication, such as sudo.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.19%

64.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Bell Communications ResearchS Keygold

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2001-1169?
keyinit in S/Key does not require authentication to initialize a one-time password sequence, which allows an attacker who has gained privileges to a user account to create new one-time passwords for use in other activities that may use S/Key authentication, such as sudo.
How severe is CVE-2001-1169?
Severity scoring for CVE-2001-1169 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1169?
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