CVE-2001-0317: Race Condition
Published May 3, 2001
·Updated
Race condition in ptrace in Linux kernel 2.4 and 2.2 allows local users to gain privileges by using ptrace to track and modify a running setuid process.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Linux Linux kernel=2.2.0
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.0
Remediation
Event History
May 3, 2001
CVE Published
04:00 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-2001-0317?
CVE-2001-0317 has a high severity rating as it allows local users to gain elevated privileges through a race condition.
2
How do I fix CVE-2001-0317?
To mitigate CVE-2001-0317, upgrade to a patched version of the Linux kernel that addresses the race condition in ptrace.
3
Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2001-0317?
CVE-2001-0317 affects the 2.2.0 and 2.4.0 versions of the Linux kernel.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2001-0317?
CVE-2001-0317 is a race condition vulnerability within the ptrace system call in the Linux kernel.
5
Can CVE-2001-0317 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2001-0317 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local user access to the system.