Andries Brouwer util-linux 2.10s/2.11f/2.11h/2.11i/2.11k PAM Module /bin/login Password information disclosure

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Andries Brouwer util-linux 2.10s/2.11f/2.11h/2.11i/2.11k. Impacted is an unknown function of the file /bin/login of the component PAM Module. This manipulation causes information disclosure (Password). This vulnerability appears as CVE-2001-1147. There is no available exploit. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Andries Brouwer util-linux 2.10s/2.11f/2.11h/2.11i/2.11k and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /bin/login of the component PAM Module. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability (Password). The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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.

The weakness was presented 10/08/2001 (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2001-1147. The exploitation appears to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1592 for this issue.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 13897 (Mandrake Linux Security Advisory : util-linux (MDKSA-2001:084)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Mandriva Local Security Checks and running in the context l.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 4 weeks after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (7266), Tenable (13897) and SecurityFocus (BID 3415†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Name: Password
Class: Information disclosure / Password
CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Nessus ID: 13897
Nessus Name: Mandrake Linux Security Advisory : util-linux (MDKSA-2001:084)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

10/08/2001 🔍
10/08/2001 +0 days 🔍
10/09/2001 +1 days 🔍
11/01/2001 +23 days 🔍
07/31/2004 +1003 days 🔍
07/09/2014 +3630 days 🔍
06/10/2024 +3624 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2001-1147 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-1147
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-17473
X-Force: 7266
SecurityFocus: 3415 - Util-Linux Login Pam Privilege Elevation Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 07/09/2014 15:37
Updated: 06/10/2024 07:39
Changes: 07/09/2014 15:37 (61), 05/02/2019 09:41 (3), 06/10/2024 07:39 (17)
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Cache ID: 216:272:103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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