What is the severity of CVE-2001-0496?

CVE-2001-0496 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to potential privilege escalation risks for local users.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0496?

To fix CVE-2001-0496, update the kdelibs package to a version that addresses this issue.

Who is affected by CVE-2001-0496?

CVE-2001-0496 affects users of Red Hat Linux 7.1 and Mandrake Linux 2007.

What are the risks associated with CVE-2001-0496?

The risks associated with CVE-2001-0496 include local users potentially gaining unauthorized privileges due to improperly secured temporary files.

Is there an exploit available for CVE-2001-0496?

Yes, local exploitation of CVE-2001-0496 could allow an attacker to gain additional privileges on affected systems.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2001-0496

medium

4.6

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

24/5/2001

8/8/2024

CVE-2001-0496

First published: Thu May 24 2001(Updated: )

kdesu in kdelibs package creates world readable temporary files containing authentication info, which can allow local users to gain privileges.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Red Hat Linux	=7.1
Mandrake Linux	=2007

Remedy

http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-046.php3

Remedy

http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-059.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0496?
CVE-2001-0496 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to potential privilege escalation risks for local users.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0496?
To fix CVE-2001-0496, update the kdelibs package to a version that addresses this issue.
Who is affected by CVE-2001-0496?
CVE-2001-0496 affects users of Red Hat Linux 7.1 and Mandrake Linux 2007.
What are the risks associated with CVE-2001-0496?
The risks associated with CVE-2001-0496 include local users potentially gaining unauthorized privileges due to improperly secured temporary files.
Is there an exploit available for CVE-2001-0496?
Yes, local exploitation of CVE-2001-0496 could allow an attacker to gain additional privileges on affected systems.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0496?
CVE-2001-0496 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to potential privilege escalation risks for local users.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0496?
To fix CVE-2001-0496, update the kdelibs package to a version that addresses this issue.
Who is affected by CVE-2001-0496?
CVE-2001-0496 affects users of Red Hat Linux 7.1 and Mandrake Linux 2007.
What are the risks associated with CVE-2001-0496?
The risks associated with CVE-2001-0496 include local users potentially gaining unauthorized privileges due to improperly secured temporary files.
Is there an exploit available for CVE-2001-0496?
Yes, local exploitation of CVE-2001-0496 could allow an attacker to gain additional privileges on affected systems.