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CVE-2001-0416

First published: Wed Jun 27 2001(Updated: )

sgml-tools (aka sgmltools) before 1.0.9-15 creates temporary files with insecure permissions, which allows other users to read files that are being processed by sgml-tools.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
ethtool=1.0.9.15
CentOS Dos2unix=6.2
CentOS Dos2unix=7.0
CentOS Dos2unix=7.0_beta
Mandrake Linux=6.0
Mandrake Linux=6.1
Mandrake Linux=7.1
Mandrake Linux=7.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2001-0416?

    CVE-2001-0416 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to sensitive files.

  • How do I fix CVE-2001-0416?

    To fix CVE-2001-0416, update sgml-tools to version 1.0.9-15 or later to ensure secure file permissions.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2001-0416?

    CVE-2001-0416 affects sgml-tools versions prior to 1.0.9-15 across several Linux distributions including Debian and Mandrake Linux.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2001-0416?

    The impact of CVE-2001-0416 is that it allows other users to read temporary files created by sgml-tools, potentially exposing sensitive information.

  • Is CVE-2001-0416 still a threat today?

    CVE-2001-0416 may not be a significant threat in modern environments with updated software, but systems running vulnerable versions remain at risk.

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