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CVE-2001-1147

7.2 · HIGH

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 di…

Published Oct 8, 2001andries_brouwerEPSS 0.43%

Overview

CVE-2001-1147 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting andries_brouwer util-linux. It was published on October 8, 2001 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical 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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from andries_brouwer. Update util-linux to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refwww.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/m-009.shtmlRefwww.iss.net/security_center/static/7266.phpRefwww.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-084.php3Refwww.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2001_034_shadow_txt.htmlRefwww.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-132.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/219175Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/3415Refwww.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/m-009.shtmlRefwww.iss.net/security_center/static/7266.phpRefwww.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-084.php3

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1147?

CVE-2001-1147 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting andries_brouwer util-linux. It was published on October 8, 2001 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2001-1147?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2001-1147?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from andries_brouwer. Update util-linux to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2001-1147?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2001-1147 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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