What is the severity of CVE-2001-0817?

CVE-2001-0817 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote attackers to gain root privileges.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0817?

To fix CVE-2001-0817, disable the line printer daemon or apply appropriate patches provided by HP for affected HP-UX versions.

Which HP-UX versions are affected by CVE-2001-0817?

CVE-2001-0817 affects HP-UX versions 10.01, 10.10, 10.20, and 11.00 through 11.11.

What type of attack is possible with CVE-2001-0817?

CVE-2001-0817 allows remote attackers to modify arbitrary files, leading to unauthorized access and privilege escalation.

Is CVE-2001-0817 related to network security?

Yes, CVE-2001-0817 is a network security vulnerability since it allows remote exploitation via print requests.

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CVE-2001-0817

critical

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

22/11/2001

8/8/2024

CVE-2001-0817

First published: Thu Nov 22 2001(Updated: )

Vulnerability in HP-UX line printer daemon (rlpdaemon) in HP-UX 10.01 through 11.11 allows remote attackers to modify arbitrary files and gain root privileges via a certain print request.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
HPE HP-UX	=11.11
HPE HP-UX	=10.01
HPE HP-UX	=11.00
HPE HP-UX	=10.20
HPE HP-UX	=10.10

Remedy

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/hp/2001-q4/0047.html

Remedy

http://xforce.iss.net/alerts/advise102.php

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0817?
CVE-2001-0817 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote attackers to gain root privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0817?
To fix CVE-2001-0817, disable the line printer daemon or apply appropriate patches provided by HP for affected HP-UX versions.
Which HP-UX versions are affected by CVE-2001-0817?
CVE-2001-0817 affects HP-UX versions 10.01, 10.10, 10.20, and 11.00 through 11.11.
What type of attack is possible with CVE-2001-0817?
CVE-2001-0817 allows remote attackers to modify arbitrary files, leading to unauthorized access and privilege escalation.
Is CVE-2001-0817 related to network security?
Yes, CVE-2001-0817 is a network security vulnerability since it allows remote exploitation via print requests.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0817?
CVE-2001-0817 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote attackers to gain root privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0817?
To fix CVE-2001-0817, disable the line printer daemon or apply appropriate patches provided by HP for affected HP-UX versions.
Which HP-UX versions are affected by CVE-2001-0817?
CVE-2001-0817 affects HP-UX versions 10.01, 10.10, 10.20, and 11.00 through 11.11.
What type of attack is possible with CVE-2001-0817?
CVE-2001-0817 allows remote attackers to modify arbitrary files, leading to unauthorized access and privilege escalation.
Is CVE-2001-0817 related to network security?
Yes, CVE-2001-0817 is a network security vulnerability since it allows remote exploitation via print requests.