CVE-2001-1440 Auth bypass in n/a
Remote attackers can bypass authentication in AIX 5.1L using loadable authentication modules to gain unauthorized system access.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2001-1440?
CVE-2001-1440 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in Ibm Aix, published on 21 Apr 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Unknown vulnerability in login for AIX 5.1L, when using loadable authentication modules, allows remote attackers to gain access to the system.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-1440?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Aix.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1440?
No fix has been published for CVE-2001-1440 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.
Is CVE-2001-1440 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-1440 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Ibm Aix
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rp2p-wr4p-pq8q.