What is the severity of CVE-2001-0119?

CVE-2001-0119 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability that allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0119?

To fix CVE-2001-0119, ensure that the getty_ps package is updated to a version that rectifies the symlink vulnerability.

Who is affected by CVE-2001-0119?

CVE-2001-0119 affects various Linux distributions, including Immunix, Mandrake Linux, and Red Hat Linux.

What types of attacks does CVE-2001-0119 allow?

CVE-2001-0119 allows local users to perform symlink attacks and potentially overwrite critical files.

What versions of software are impacted by CVE-2001-0119?

CVE-2001-0119 impacts specific versions of getty_ps, including 2.0.7j on multiple Linux distributions.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2001-0119

low

1.2

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

12/3/2001

7/5/2001

8/8/2024

CVE-2001-0119

First published: Mon Mar 12 2001(Updated: )

getty_ps 2.0.7j allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
CentOS Dos2unix	=7.0_beta
Mandrake Linux	=7.2
Red Hat Linux	=7.0
Mandrake Linux	=7.0
Mandrake Linux	=7.1
Mandrake Linux	=6.0
Mandrake Linux	=6.1

Remedy

http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-004.php3

Remedy

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2194

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0119?
CVE-2001-0119 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability that allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0119?
To fix CVE-2001-0119, ensure that the getty_ps package is updated to a version that rectifies the symlink vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2001-0119?
CVE-2001-0119 affects various Linux distributions, including Immunix, Mandrake Linux, and Red Hat Linux.
What types of attacks does CVE-2001-0119 allow?
CVE-2001-0119 allows local users to perform symlink attacks and potentially overwrite critical files.
What versions of software are impacted by CVE-2001-0119?
CVE-2001-0119 impacts specific versions of getty_ps, including 2.0.7j on multiple Linux distributions.

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