CVE-2001-0063: High severity FreeBSD FreeBSD vulnerability
Published Feb 12, 2001
·Updated
procfs in FreeBSD and possibly other operating systems allows local users to bypass access control restrictions for a jail environment and gain additional privileges.
Affected Software
4 affected components
FreeBSD FreeBSD=3.5.1
FreeBSD FreeBSD=4.1
FreeBSD FreeBSD=4.2
FreeBSD FreeBSD=4.1.1
Remediation
Patch Available
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-2001-0063?
CVE-2001-0063 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to escalate privileges.
2
How do I fix CVE-2001-0063?
To fix CVE-2001-0063, users should apply the latest patches provided by FreeBSD for affected versions.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2001-0063?
CVE-2001-0063 affects local users on FreeBSD versions 3.5.1, 4.1, 4.1.1, and 4.2.
4
What systems are vulnerable to CVE-2001-0063?
The vulnerability CVE-2001-0063 impacts FreeBSD operating systems, particularly in jail environments.
5
Can remote attackers exploit CVE-2001-0063?
No, CVE-2001-0063 can only be exploited by local users on the affected systems.