CVE-2001-0823
First published: Thu Dec 06 2001(Updated: )
The pmpost program in Performance Co-Pilot (PCP) before 2.2.1-3 allows a local user to gain privileges via a symlink attack on the NOTICES file in the PCP log directory (PCP_LOG_DIR).
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Performance Co-Pilot | =2.1.7 | |
| Performance Co-Pilot | =2.1.9 | |
| Performance Co-Pilot | =2.1.10 | |
| Performance Co-Pilot | =2.1.11 | |
| Performance Co-Pilot | =2.2 | |
| Performance Co-Pilot | =2.1.3 | |
| Performance Co-Pilot | =2.1.5 | |
| Performance Co-Pilot | =2.1.2 | |
| Performance Co-Pilot | =2.1.6 | |
| Performance Co-Pilot | =2.1.8 | |
| Performance Co-Pilot | =2.1.1 | |
| Performance Co-Pilot | =2.1.4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2001-0823?
CVE-2001-0823 has a moderate severity rating due to the potential for local privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0823?
To fix CVE-2001-0823, update Performance Co-Pilot to version 2.2.1-3 or later.
What versions of Performance Co-Pilot are affected by CVE-2001-0823?
CVE-2001-0823 affects Performance Co-Pilot versions 2.1.1 through 2.2.0.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2001-0823?
CVE-2001-0823 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability due to a symlink attack.
Who is affected by CVE-2001-0823?
Local users on systems running vulnerable versions of Performance Co-Pilot are affected by CVE-2001-0823.
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