What is the severity of CVE-2001-1069?

CVE-2001-1069 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to modify critical system files.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1069?

To fix CVE-2001-1069, change the permissions of the AdobeFnt.lst file to restrict access to only the necessary users.

Which software is affected by CVE-2001-1069?

CVE-2001-1069 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader version 4.0.5 on Linux systems.

What impact does CVE-2001-1069 have on users?

CVE-2001-1069 allows local users to modify the AdobeFnt.lst file, potentially altering the behavior of Acrobat Reader.

Is CVE-2001-1069 still relevant to current systems?

CVE-2001-1069 may still be relevant for systems using the outdated Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0.5, especially in environments that require legacy software.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2001-1069

high

7.2

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

31/8/2001

1/9/2004

8/8/2024

CVE-2001-1069

First published: Fri Aug 31 2001(Updated: )

libCoolType library as used in Adobe Acrobat (acroread) on Linux creates the AdobeFnt.lst file with world-writable permissions, which allows local users to modify the file and possibly modify acroread's behavior.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Adobe Acrobat Reader	=4.0.5

Remedy

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3225

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-1069?
CVE-2001-1069 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to modify critical system files.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1069?
To fix CVE-2001-1069, change the permissions of the AdobeFnt.lst file to restrict access to only the necessary users.
Which software is affected by CVE-2001-1069?
CVE-2001-1069 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader version 4.0.5 on Linux systems.
What impact does CVE-2001-1069 have on users?
CVE-2001-1069 allows local users to modify the AdobeFnt.lst file, potentially altering the behavior of Acrobat Reader.
Is CVE-2001-1069 still relevant to current systems?
CVE-2001-1069 may still be relevant for systems using the outdated Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0.5, especially in environments that require legacy software.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-1069?
CVE-2001-1069 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to modify critical system files.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1069?
To fix CVE-2001-1069, change the permissions of the AdobeFnt.lst file to restrict access to only the necessary users.
Which software is affected by CVE-2001-1069?
CVE-2001-1069 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader version 4.0.5 on Linux systems.
What impact does CVE-2001-1069 have on users?
CVE-2001-1069 allows local users to modify the AdobeFnt.lst file, potentially altering the behavior of Acrobat Reader.
Is CVE-2001-1069 still relevant to current systems?
CVE-2001-1069 may still be relevant for systems using the outdated Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0.5, especially in environments that require legacy software.