What is the severity of CVE-2001-0061?

CVE-2001-0061 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for allowing local users to gain root privileges.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0061?

To fix CVE-2001-0061, users should update to the latest version of FreeBSD where the vulnerability has been patched.

What operating systems are affected by CVE-2001-0061?

CVE-2001-0061 primarily affects FreeBSD versions 3.5.1, 4.1, 4.1.1, and 4.2.

Can CVE-2001-0061 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2001-0061 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local user access to the affected system.

What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2001-0061?

Exploiting CVE-2001-0061 can allow a local user to execute a privileged process, potentially gaining root access to the system.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2001-0061

high

7.2

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

12/2/2001

7/5/2001

8/8/2024

CVE-2001-0061

First published: Mon Feb 12 2001(Updated: )

procfs in FreeBSD and possibly other operating systems does not properly restrict access to per-process mem and ctl files, which allows local users to gain root privileges by forking a child process and executing a privileged process from the child, while the parent retains access to the child's address space.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
FreeBSD Kernel	=3.5.1
FreeBSD Kernel	=4.1
FreeBSD Kernel	=4.2
FreeBSD Kernel	=4.1.1

Remedy

ftp://ftp.FreeBSD.org/pub/FreeBSD/CERT/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-00:77.procfs.v1.1.asc

Remedy

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2130

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0061?
CVE-2001-0061 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for allowing local users to gain root privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0061?
To fix CVE-2001-0061, users should update to the latest version of FreeBSD where the vulnerability has been patched.
What operating systems are affected by CVE-2001-0061?
CVE-2001-0061 primarily affects FreeBSD versions 3.5.1, 4.1, 4.1.1, and 4.2.
Can CVE-2001-0061 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2001-0061 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local user access to the affected system.
What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2001-0061?
Exploiting CVE-2001-0061 can allow a local user to execute a privileged process, potentially gaining root access to the system.

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