Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Andries Brouwer | Util-Linux | 2.10s |
References
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/m-009.shtml
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7266.phpPatchVendor 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/3415PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/m-009.shtml
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7266.phpPatchVendor 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/3415PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2001-1147?
CVE-2001-1147 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 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 diffe...
How severe is CVE-2001-1147?
CVE-2001-1147 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2001-1147?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Andries Brouwer Util-Linux.