CVE-2001-0559
First published: Tue Aug 14 2001(Updated: )
crontab in Vixie cron 3.0.1 and earlier does not properly drop privileges after the failed parsing of a modification operation, which could allow a local attacker to gain additional privileges when an editor is called to correct the error.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Vixie Cron | <=3.0.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/183029
- http://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-054
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-050.php3
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2687
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2001_017_cron_txt.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6508
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2001-0559?
CVE-2001-0559 is considered to be of medium severity due to the potential for local privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0559?
To fix CVE-2001-0559, update Vixie cron to version 3.0.2 or later where this vulnerability is addressed.
Who is affected by CVE-2001-0559?
Users running Vixie cron version 3.0.1 or earlier on Unix-like systems are affected by CVE-2001-0559.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2001-0559?
CVE-2001-0559 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability related to inadequate privilege dropping in cron jobs.
Can CVE-2001-0559 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2001-0559 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the system.
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