CVE-2001-0095: Low severity Sun SunOS vulnerability
Published 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 smanPID temporary file.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Sun SunOS=5.7
Sun SunOS=5.8
Event History
Feb 12, 2001
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Sep 18, 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-2001-0095?
CVE-2001-0095 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files.
2
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.
3
Which systems are affected by CVE-2001-0095?
CVE-2001-0095 affects Solaris versions 5.7 and 5.8.
4
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.
5
Can local users exploit CVE-2001-0095?
Yes, local users can exploit CVE-2001-0095 to overwrite arbitrary files on affected Solaris systems.