CVE-2001-0143: Low severity immunix immunix vulnerability
Published Mar 12, 2001
·Updated
vpop3d program in linuxconf 1.23r and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Immunix Immunix=7.0_beta
redhat Linux=7.0
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-2001-0143?
CVE-2001-0143 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for local users to exploit it.
2
How do I fix CVE-2001-0143?
To fix CVE-2001-0143, ensure that you upgrade to a patched version of vpop3d or apply the appropriate security patches.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2001-0143?
CVE-2001-0143 affects local users on systems running vulnerable versions of vpop3d in Linuxconf 1.23r and earlier.
4
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2001-0143?
CVE-2001-0143 is associated with a symlink attack that allows file overwrites.
5
Can remote users exploit CVE-2001-0143?
No, CVE-2001-0143 is only exploitable by local users with access to the system.