CVE-2001-0116: Low severity Immunix Immunix vulnerability
Published Mar 12, 2001
·Updated
gpm 1.19.3 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.
Affected Software
7 affected components
Immunix Immunix=7.0_beta
Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux=7.2
redhat Linux=7.0
Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux=7.0
Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux=7.1
Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux=6.0
Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux=6.1
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Mar 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-2001-0116?
CVE-2001-0116 is classified as a local file overwrite vulnerability that poses moderate risk to affected systems.
2
How do I fix CVE-2001-0116?
To fix CVE-2001-0116, apply the latest patches for gpm or update to a version that mitigates the symlink attack.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2001-0116?
CVE-2001-0116 affects gpm version 1.19.3 on various distributions including Immunix, Mandrake Linux, and Red Hat Linux.
4
What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2001-0116?
Exploiting CVE-2001-0116 can allow a local user to overwrite arbitrary files, potentially compromising system integrity.
5
Is CVE-2001-0116 a remote attack vulnerability?
CVE-2001-0116 is not a remote attack vulnerability; it requires local access to the system for exploitation.