# CVE-2001-1175

## Summary

- **CVE ID:** CVE-2001-1175
- **Severity:** UNKNOWN
- **CVSS Score:** 0
- **CWE:** N/A
- **Published:** Jun 25, 2002
- **Last Modified:** Mar 16, 2026

## Description

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.

## Affected Products

- n/a — n/a (n/a)

## References

- [CNA](https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6851)
- [CNA](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3036)
- [CNA](http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-132.html)
- [CNA](http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-095.html)

## Exploitation Prediction (EPSS)

- **EPSS Score:** 0.05%
- **EPSS Percentile:** 14.6

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_Exported from OnDuty AI Vulnerability Intelligence on 2026-09-17._