CVE-2001-1147: The PAM implementation in /bin/login of the util-linux package before 2.11 causes a password entry to be rewri

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HIGH 7.2WATCHLISTDOWNGRADE

CVE-2001-1147 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting util-linux. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 62%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2001-10-08
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: andries brouwer

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2001-10-08 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:55 UTCUpdated Record last modified

andries brouwer util-linux DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.10s · 2.11f · 2.11h · 2.11i · 2.11k

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.10s

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy util-linux || rpm -q util-linux || util-linux --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.10s (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison util-linux sudo apt install util-linux=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.10s> sudo apt-mark hold util-linux

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list util-linux sudo dnf downgrade util-linux-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.10s> sudo dnf versionlock add util-linux

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2001-1147?

util-linux: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2001-1147 being exploited?

CVE-2001-1147 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2001-1147 affect?

CVE-2001-1147 affects util-linux. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). 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 modu

How urgent is CVE-2001-1147?

Priority 40/100. High severity; On your watchlist

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