CVE-2001-0117: Low severity Immunix Immunix vulnerability
Published Mar 12, 2001
·Updated
sdiff 2.7 in the diffutils package allows local users to overwrite files via a symlink attack.
Affected Software
10 affected components
Immunix Immunix=7.0_beta
Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux=7.2
Trustix Secure Linux=1.1
redhat Linux=7.0
Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux=7.0
Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux Corporate Server=1.0.1
Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux=7.1
Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux=6.0
Trustix Secure Linux=1.2
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-2001-0117?
CVE-2001-0117 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential exploitation through symlink attacks.
2
How do I fix CVE-2001-0117?
To fix CVE-2001-0117, users should upgrade to a patched version of the affected diffutils package.
3
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2001-0117?
The potential impacts of CVE-2001-0117 include unauthorized file overwrites, leading to data loss or system compromise.
4
Which systems are affected by CVE-2001-0117?
CVE-2001-0117 affects various Linux distributions, including specific versions of RedHat, Mandrake, and Trustix.
5
Can CVE-2001-0117 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2001-0117 is a local vulnerability, meaning it requires local access to the system for exploitation.