CVE-2001-1175

CVSS 2.0: 7.2 high
EPSS: —
Published: Apr 1, 2002 · Apr 1, 2002
Modified: Nov 12, 2026

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Description · NVD

vipw in the util-linux package before 2.10 causes /etc/shadow to be world-readable in some cases, which would make it easier for local users to perform brute force password guessing.

Vendors: andries brouwer

Products: util-linux

Vector: AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

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