What is the severity of CVE-2001-0208?

CVE-2001-0208 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for local privilege escalation.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0208?

To fix CVE-2001-0208, ensure that the mfaslmf directory and the nolicense file have secure permissions set to prevent unauthorized access.

Who is affected by CVE-2001-0208?

CVE-2001-0208 affects users of MicroFocus Cobol version 4.1 with the AppTrack feature enabled.

What potential impact does CVE-2001-0208 have on my system?

CVE-2001-0208 can allow local users to gain elevated privileges, potentially compromising the system's security.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2001-0208?

There is no specific patch for CVE-2001-0208, but mitigating the vulnerability through permission adjustments is recommended.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2001-0208

medium

4.6

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

9/3/2001

8/8/2024

CVE-2001-0208

First published: Fri Mar 09 2001(Updated: )

MicroFocus Cobol 4.1, with the AppTrack feature enabled, installs the mfaslmf directory and the nolicense file with insecure permissions, which allows local users to gain privileges by modifying files.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microfocus Cobol	=4.1
MicroFocus Cobol	=4.1

Remedy

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-02/0205.html

Remedy

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2359

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0208?
CVE-2001-0208 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for local privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0208?
To fix CVE-2001-0208, ensure that the mfaslmf directory and the nolicense file have secure permissions set to prevent unauthorized access.
Who is affected by CVE-2001-0208?
CVE-2001-0208 affects users of MicroFocus Cobol version 4.1 with the AppTrack feature enabled.
What potential impact does CVE-2001-0208 have on my system?
CVE-2001-0208 can allow local users to gain elevated privileges, potentially compromising the system's security.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2001-0208?
There is no specific patch for CVE-2001-0208, but mitigating the vulnerability through permission adjustments is recommended.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0208?
CVE-2001-0208 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for local privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0208?
To fix CVE-2001-0208, ensure that the mfaslmf directory and the nolicense file have secure permissions set to prevent unauthorized access.
Who is affected by CVE-2001-0208?
CVE-2001-0208 affects users of MicroFocus Cobol version 4.1 with the AppTrack feature enabled.
What potential impact does CVE-2001-0208 have on my system?
CVE-2001-0208 can allow local users to gain elevated privileges, potentially compromising the system's security.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2001-0208?
There is no specific patch for CVE-2001-0208, but mitigating the vulnerability through permission adjustments is recommended.