CVE-2001-0059: Medium severity Sun SunOS vulnerability
Published Feb 12, 2001
·Updated
patchadd in Solaris allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Sun SunOS=5.7
Event History
Feb 12, 2001
CVE Published
05:00 AM
May 7, 2001
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2001-0059?
CVE-2001-0059 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for local users to gain unauthorized access.
2
How do I fix CVE-2001-0059?
To fix CVE-2001-0059, ensure that proper file permissions are set and avoid using symlinks in patchadd execution.
3
Which systems are affected by CVE-2001-0059?
CVE-2001-0059 affects Solaris operating systems, specifically SunOS version 5.7.
4
Can CVE-2001-0059 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2001-0059 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local user access to the affected system.
5
What type of attack does CVE-2001-0059 involve?
CVE-2001-0059 involves a symlink attack that allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files.