CVE-2011-0721

MediumCVSS 6.4/10Last modified Jun 16, 2026

Description

Multiple CRLF injection vulnerabilities in (1) chfn and (2) chsh in shadow 1:4.1.4 allow local users to add new users or groups to /etc/passwd via the GECOS field.

Metrics

CVSS 2.0 6.4/10AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P

Weakness enumeration

CWE-20

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
Feb 19, 2011
Last modified
Jun 16, 2026
NVD status
Modified

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CVE-2011-0721: Medium severity, CVSS 6.4 | Vulnix