CVE-2001-0918: Medium severity SUSE SuSE Linux vulnerability
Published Nov 22, 2001
·Updated
Vulnerabilities in CGI scripts in susehelp in SuSE 7.2 and 7.3 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by not opening files securely.
Affected Software
2 affected components
SUSE SuSE Linux=7.2
SUSE SuSE Linux=7.3
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Nov 22, 2001
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Jun 25, 2002
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2001-0918?
CVE-2001-0918 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote command execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2001-0918?
To fix CVE-2001-0918, upgrade to a secure version of SUSE Linux that does not contain the vulnerable CGI scripts.
3
What are the affected versions for CVE-2001-0918?
CVE-2001-0918 affects SUSE Linux versions 7.2 and 7.3.
4
Can CVE-2001-0918 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2001-0918 can be exploited remotely by attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
5
What components are involved in CVE-2001-0918?
CVE-2001-0918 involves vulnerabilities in CGI scripts within the susehelp component.