CVE-2001-1467
mkpasswd in expect 5.2.8, as used by Red Hat Linux 6.2 through 7.0, seeds its random number...
CVE-2001-1467 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.5) in Don Libes Expect, published April 11, 2001. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 2.61%, the 85th percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 7.5 HighCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 2.61%EPSS, 85th percentile
- Exploitation
- None knownNot on CISA’s or ENISA’s lists
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
Description
mkpasswd in expect 5.2.8, as used by Red Hat Linux 6.2 through 7.0, seeds its random number generator with its process ID, which limits the space of possible seeds and makes it easier for attackers to conduct brute force password attacks.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
What each source reports
NVD Score used
mkpasswd in expect 5.2.8, as used by Red Hat Linux 6.2 through 7.0, seeds its random number generator with its process ID, which limits the space of possible seeds and makes it easier for attackers to conduct brute force password attacks.
- Record
CVE-2001-1467- CVSS 2.0
- 7.5 High
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
mkpasswd in expect 5.2.8, as used by Red Hat Linux 6.2 through 7.0, seeds its random number generator with its process ID, which limits the space of possible seeds and makes it easier for attackers to conduct brute force password attacks.
- Record
CVE-2001-1467- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2001-1447No score
mkpasswd in expect 5.2.8, as used by Red Hat Linux 6.2 through 7.0, seeds its random number generator with its process ID, which limits the space of possible seeds and makes it easier for attackers to conduct brute force password attacks.
- Record
EUVD-2001-1447- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-f6m6-f2pm-2grwNo score
mkpasswd in expect 5.2.8, as used by Red Hat Linux 6.2 through 7.0, seeds its random number...
mkpasswd in expect 5.2.8, as used by Red Hat Linux 6.2 through 7.0, seeds its random number generator with its process ID, which limits the space of possible seeds and makes it easier for attackers to conduct brute force password attacks.
- Record
GHSA-f6m6-f2pm-2grw- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
References
archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-04/0173.html
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6382
kb.cert.org/vuls/id/527736
securitytracker.com/id?1001303
securityfocus.com/bid/2632
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2001-1467
github.com/advisories/GHSA-f6m6-f2pm-2grw