CVE-2001-0139: Low severity Immunix Immunix vulnerability
Published Mar 12, 2001
·Updated
inn 2.2.3 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack in some configurations.
Affected Software
15 affected components
Immunix Immunix=7.0_beta
Caldera Openlinux Desktop=2.3
Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux=7.2
Debian Debian Linux=2.2
Debian Debian Linux=2.2
redhat Linux=7.0
Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux=7.0
Debian Debian Linux=2.2
Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux=7.1
Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux=6.0
Caldera Openlinux Eserver=2.3
Debian Debian Linux=2.2
Caldera Openlinux Edesktop=2.4
Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux=6.1
Debian Debian Linux=2.2
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-2001-0139?
CVE-2001-0139 is considered to have a low to medium severity rating due to the impact it can have on local users.
2
How do I fix CVE-2001-0139?
To fix CVE-2001-0139, ensure proper permissions are set to prevent local users from creating symlinks to sensitive files.
3
What type of attack does CVE-2001-0139 involve?
CVE-2001-0139 involves a symlink attack that allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files.
4
Which operating systems are affected by CVE-2001-0139?
CVE-2001-0139 affects various operating systems including Immunix, Caldera OpenLinux, Mandrake Linux, and Debian.
5
Can CVE-2001-0139 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2001-0139 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the system.