What is the severity of CVE-2001-0140?

CVE-2001-0140 is considered to have a moderate severity rating due to its potential to allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0140?

To mitigate CVE-2001-0140, users should avoid using symlinked files in configurations related to arpwatch.

Which systems are affected by CVE-2001-0140?

CVE-2001-0140 affects various versions of Immunix, Mandrake Linux, and Red Hat Linux.

Can remote users exploit CVE-2001-0140?

CVE-2001-0140 is specifically a local vulnerability, meaning it cannot be exploited by remote users.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2001-0140?

There is no specific patch for CVE-2001-0140; the recommended action is to review and change configuration settings to eliminate symlink vulnerabilities.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2001-0140

low

1.2

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

12/3/2001

7/5/2001

8/8/2024

CVE-2001-0140

First published: Mon Mar 12 2001(Updated: )

arpwatch 2.1a4 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack in some configurations.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Immunix	=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-2001-002.php3

Remedy

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2183

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0140?
CVE-2001-0140 is considered to have a moderate severity rating due to its potential to allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0140?
To mitigate CVE-2001-0140, users should avoid using symlinked files in configurations related to arpwatch.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2001-0140?
CVE-2001-0140 affects various versions of Immunix, Mandrake Linux, and Red Hat Linux.
Can remote users exploit CVE-2001-0140?
CVE-2001-0140 is specifically a local vulnerability, meaning it cannot be exploited by remote users.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2001-0140?
There is no specific patch for CVE-2001-0140; the recommended action is to review and change configuration settings to eliminate symlink vulnerabilities.

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