Andries Brouwer util-linux 2.10s/2.11d Permission /etc/shadow privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Andries Brouwer util-linux 2.10s/2.11d. It has been classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /etc/shadow of the component Permission Handler. Performing a manipulation results in privileges management. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2001-1175. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Andries Brouwer util-linux 2.10s/2.11d. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown code block of the file /etc/shadow of the component Permission Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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.

The weakness was released 04/01/2002 with Redhat (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at redhat.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2001-1175. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1068 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading to version 2.10 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (6851), SecurityFocus (BID 3036†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-44830†). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: util-linux 2.10

Timelineinfo

07/12/2001 🔍
07/12/2001 +0 days 🔍
04/01/2002 +263 days 🔍
04/01/2002 +0 days 🔍
06/09/2014 +4452 days 🔍
07/11/2014 +32 days 🔍
05/30/2017 +1054 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: redhat.com
Organization: Redhat
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2001-1175 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-1175
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-18051
X-Force: 6851
SecurityFocus: 3036 - Vipw Insecure File Permissions Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 44830 - \x27util-linux\x27 Package before 2.10 \x27vipw\x27 Local Information Disclosure Vulnerability, High

Entryinfo

Created: 07/11/2014 13:49
Updated: 05/30/2017 10:56
Changes: 07/11/2014 13:49 (55), 05/30/2017 10:56 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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