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CVE-2001-0095

First published: Mon Feb 12 2001(Updated: )

catman in Solaris 2.7 and 2.8 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the sman_PID temporary file.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Sun SunOS=5.7
Sun SunOS=5.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2001-0095?

    CVE-2001-0095 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files.

  • How do I fix CVE-2001-0095?

    To fix CVE-2001-0095, you should update your Solaris system to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability.

  • Which systems are affected by CVE-2001-0095?

    CVE-2001-0095 affects Solaris versions 5.7 and 5.8.

  • What type of attack is associated with CVE-2001-0095?

    CVE-2001-0095 is associated with a symlink attack that exploits the sman_PID temporary file.

  • Can local users exploit CVE-2001-0095?

    Yes, local users can exploit CVE-2001-0095 to overwrite arbitrary files on affected Solaris systems.

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