CVE DATABASE / CVE-2001-0195
CVE-2001-0195
CVSS 7.8 · HIGH
Summary
sash before 3.4-4 in Debian GNU/Linux does not properly clone /etc/shadow, which makes it world-readable and could allow local users to gain privileges via password cracking.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
| Base score | 7.8 (HIGH) |
| Vector | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| Attack vector | LOCAL |
| Attack complexity | LOW |
| Privileges required | LOW |
| User interaction | NONE |
| Scope | UNCHANGED |
| Confidentiality | HIGH |
| Integrity | HIGH |
| Availability | HIGH |
Weakness type (CWE)
Affected products
Debian debian linux
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References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-015
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5994
Data: NIST NVD. NVD last modified 2026-04-16. Always verify against the vendor advisory before acting.