CVE-2001-1264: Critical severity HP HP-UX vulnerability
Published Jul 19, 2001
·Updated
Vulnerability in mkacct in HP-UX 11.04 running Virtualvault Operating System (VVOS) 4.0 and 4.5 allows attackers to elevate privileges.
Affected Software
3 affected components
HP HP-UX=11.04
HP VVOS=4.0
HP VVOS=4.5
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Jul 19, 2001
CVE Published
04:00 AM
May 3, 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-2001-1264?
CVE-2001-1264 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2001-1264?
To fix CVE-2001-1264, apply the latest security patches provided for HP-UX 11.04 and Virtualvault Operating System versions 4.0 and 4.5.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2001-1264?
CVE-2001-1264 affects users of HP-UX 11.04 and HP Virtualvault Operating System versions 4.0 and 4.5.
4
What can attackers do with CVE-2001-1264?
Attackers exploiting CVE-2001-1264 can elevate their privileges, leading to unauthorized access or control over the system.
5
When was CVE-2001-1264 reported?
CVE-2001-1264 was reported in 2001, and it highlights a serious vulnerability in the mkacct functionality of specific HP systems.