CVE-2001-1175 describes a vulnerability in the vipw utility within the util-linux package prior to version 2.10, where it could inadvertently make the /etc/shadow file world-readable. This flaw, rated with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH), allows a local attacker with low complexity to gain full access to sensitive password hashes, enabling brute-force password guessing. Despite its high severity and critical impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, there is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.10sCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:andries_brouwer:util-linux:2.10s:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.11dCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:andries_brouwer:util-linux:2.11d:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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