What is the severity of CVE-2001-0474?

CVE-2001-0474 is considered a local privilege escalation vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0474?

To fix CVE-2001-0474, upgrade Mesa to version 3.3-15 or later.

What software is affected by CVE-2001-0474?

CVE-2001-0474 affects Mesa versions before 3.3-14 and Mandrake Linux 7.2.

What type of attack is described in CVE-2001-0474?

CVE-2001-0474 describes a symlink attack that allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files.

Is CVE-2001-0474 exploitable remotely?

No, CVE-2001-0474 is not remotely exploitable as it requires local access to the system.

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CVE-2001-0474

low

2.1

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

27/6/2001

18/9/2001

8/8/2024

CVE-2001-0474

First published: Wed Jun 27 2001(Updated: )

Utah-glx in Mesa before 3.3-14 on Mandrake Linux 7.2 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/glxmemory file.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
brian paul Mesa	<=3.3-14
Mandrake Linux	=7.2

Remedy

http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-029.php3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0474?
CVE-2001-0474 is considered a local privilege escalation vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0474?
To fix CVE-2001-0474, upgrade Mesa to version 3.3-15 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2001-0474?
CVE-2001-0474 affects Mesa versions before 3.3-14 and Mandrake Linux 7.2.
What type of attack is described in CVE-2001-0474?
CVE-2001-0474 describes a symlink attack that allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files.
Is CVE-2001-0474 exploitable remotely?
No, CVE-2001-0474 is not remotely exploitable as it requires local access to the system.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0474?
CVE-2001-0474 is considered a local privilege escalation vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0474?
To fix CVE-2001-0474, upgrade Mesa to version 3.3-15 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2001-0474?
CVE-2001-0474 affects Mesa versions before 3.3-14 and Mandrake Linux 7.2.
What type of attack is described in CVE-2001-0474?
CVE-2001-0474 describes a symlink attack that allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files.
Is CVE-2001-0474 exploitable remotely?
No, CVE-2001-0474 is not remotely exploitable as it requires local access to the system.