Description
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.
Products
- Andries Brouwer Util-Linux 2.10s
- Andries Brouwer Util-Linux 2.11f
- Andries Brouwer Util-Linux 2.11h
- Andries Brouwer Util-Linux 2.11i
- Andries Brouwer Util-Linux 2.11k
Questions to Ask Vendors
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2001-1147, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2001-1147 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