Description
rmuser utility in FreeBSD 4.2 and 4.3 creates a copy of the master.passwd file with world-readable permissions while updating the original file, which could allow local users to gain privileges by reading the copied file while rmuser is running, obtain the password hashes, and crack the passwords.
Products
- FreeBSD 4.2
- FreeBSD 4.3
- FreeBSD 4.3
- FreeBSD 4.3 Patch 24
- FreeBSD 4.3 Patch 37
- FreeBSD 4.3 Patch 38
- FreeBSD 4.3 Patch 40
- FreeBSD 4.3 Patch 41
- FreeBSD 4.3 Patch 42
- FreeBSD 4.3 Release Candidate
Questions to Ask Vendors
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2001-1017, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2001-1017 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?
Recommended Actions
- Check out the advisory links provided below.
References