CVE-2001-0905: Race Condition
First published: Thu Oct 18 2001(Updated: )
Race condition in signal handling of procmail 3.20 and earlier, when running setuid, allows local users to cause a denial of service or gain root privileges by sending a signal while a signal handling routine is already running.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Procmail | <=3.20 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-083
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-093.html
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-085.php3
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3071
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000433
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6872
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2001-0905?
CVE-2001-0905 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for local users to gain root privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0905?
To fix CVE-2001-0905, upgrade to procmail version 3.21 or later, which addresses this race condition.
What impact does CVE-2001-0905 have?
CVE-2001-0905 can allow a local user to cause a denial of service or escalate privileges to root.
In which versions of procmail is CVE-2001-0905 present?
CVE-2001-0905 is present in procmail versions 3.20 and earlier.
Who is affected by CVE-2001-0905?
Local users of systems running vulnerable versions of procmail with setuid permissions are affected by CVE-2001-0905.
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