CVE-2001-0119: Low severity Immunix Immunix vulnerability
Published Mar 12, 2001
·Updated
gettyps 2.0.7j 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-2001-0119?
CVE-2001-0119 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability that allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files.
2
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.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2001-0119?
CVE-2001-0119 affects various Linux distributions, including Immunix, Mandrake Linux, and Red Hat Linux.
4
What types of attacks does CVE-2001-0119 allow?
CVE-2001-0119 allows local users to perform symlink attacks and potentially overwrite critical files.
5
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.