CVE-2001-0095: Low severity Sun SunOS vulnerability

Published Feb 12, 2001
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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.

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