High
CVSS 7.2
Overview
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.
CVE-2001-1175
vipw in the util-linux package before 2.10 causes /etc/shadow to be world-readab...
Risk analysis
This vulnerability is rated 🟠 HIGH.
- CVSS: 7.2 (HIGH)
- Detected tags: none (tag impact: LOW)
Recommended actions:
- Prioritize remediation based on business criticality and exposure.
- Limit exposure and increase monitoring until fixed.