What is the severity of CVE-2001-0635?

CVE-2001-0635 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for local privilege escalation.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0635?

To fix CVE-2001-0635, ensure that swap files have secure permissions by applying the appropriate security updates for Red Hat Linux 7.1.

Who is affected by CVE-2001-0635?

CVE-2001-0635 affects users of Red Hat Linux version 7.1 due to insecure permissions on swap files.

What kind of attack can result from CVE-2001-0635?

A local attacker can exploit CVE-2001-0635 to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information, including passwords, stored in the insecure swap files.

Is CVE-2001-0635 still a concern for current systems?

CVE-2001-0635 is primarily a concern for legacy systems running Red Hat Linux 7.1, as it has been addressed in later versions.

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CVE-2001-0635

medium

4.6

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

14/8/2001

9/3/2002

8/8/2024

CVE-2001-0635

First published: Tue Aug 14 2001(Updated: )

Red Hat Linux 7.1 sets insecure permissions on swap files created during installation, which can allow a local attacker to gain additional privileges by reading sensitive information from the swap file, such as passwords.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

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

Remedy

http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-058.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0635?
CVE-2001-0635 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for local privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0635?
To fix CVE-2001-0635, ensure that swap files have secure permissions by applying the appropriate security updates for Red Hat Linux 7.1.
Who is affected by CVE-2001-0635?
CVE-2001-0635 affects users of Red Hat Linux version 7.1 due to insecure permissions on swap files.
What kind of attack can result from CVE-2001-0635?
A local attacker can exploit CVE-2001-0635 to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information, including passwords, stored in the insecure swap files.
Is CVE-2001-0635 still a concern for current systems?
CVE-2001-0635 is primarily a concern for legacy systems running Red Hat Linux 7.1, as it has been addressed in later versions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0635?
CVE-2001-0635 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for local privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0635?
To fix CVE-2001-0635, ensure that swap files have secure permissions by applying the appropriate security updates for Red Hat Linux 7.1.
Who is affected by CVE-2001-0635?
CVE-2001-0635 affects users of Red Hat Linux version 7.1 due to insecure permissions on swap files.
What kind of attack can result from CVE-2001-0635?
A local attacker can exploit CVE-2001-0635 to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information, including passwords, stored in the insecure swap files.
Is CVE-2001-0635 still a concern for current systems?
CVE-2001-0635 is primarily a concern for legacy systems running Red Hat Linux 7.1, as it has been addressed in later versions.