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CVE-2001-0488

First published: Wed Jun 27 2001(Updated: )

pcltotiff in HP-UX 10.x has unnecessary set group id permissions, which allows local users to cause a denial of service.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
HPE HP-UX=10.01
HPE HP-UX=10.26
HPE HP-UX=10.20
HPE HP-UX=10.10

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2001-0488?

    CVE-2001-0488 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability that may lead to a denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2001-0488?

    To fix CVE-2001-0488, remove the unnecessary set group id permissions from the pcltotiff executable.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2001-0488?

    CVE-2001-0488 affects local users on HP-UX versions 10.01, 10.10, 10.20, and 10.26.

  • What can an attacker do with CVE-2001-0488?

    An attacker can exploit CVE-2001-0488 to cause a denial of service for local system users.

  • When was CVE-2001-0488 discovered?

    CVE-2001-0488 was disclosed in 2001, highlighting a problem with permissions in HP-UX.

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