CVE-2001-0529
First published: Tue Aug 14 2001(Updated: )
OpenSSH version 2.9 and earlier, with X forwarding enabled, allows a local attacker to delete any file named 'cookies' via a symlink attack.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| OpenSSH | <=2.9 |
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Reference Links
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-05/0322.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-06/0007.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2825
- http://www.calderasystems.com/support/security/advisories/CSSA-2001-023.0.txt
- http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/188737
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/655259
- http://www.openbsd.org/errata29.html
- http://download.immunix.org/ImmunixOS/7.0/updates/IMNX-2001-70-034-01
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000431
- http://www.osvdb.org/1853
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6676
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2001-0529?
CVE-2001-0529 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on file integrity through local symlink attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0529?
To fix CVE-2001-0529, upgrade OpenSSH to version 2.9 or later with X forwarding disabled if upgrade is not possible.
Who is affected by CVE-2001-0529?
CVE-2001-0529 affects users running OpenSSH version 2.9 and earlier with X forwarding enabled on their systems.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2001-0529?
CVE-2001-0529 can be exploited by local attackers using symlink attacks to delete files named 'cookies'.
Is there any workaround for CVE-2001-0529?
A possible workaround for CVE-2001-0529 is to disable X forwarding in your OpenSSH configuration to mitigate the risk.
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