What is the severity of CVE-2001-1409?

CVE-2001-1409 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to compromise the system.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1409?

To fix CVE-2001-1409, change the permissions of the /dev/dri directory to a more secure setting, such as 755.

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2001-1409?

CVE-2001-1409 affects the XFree86 X server version 4.1.0-2.

What are the risks associated with CVE-2001-1409?

The risks associated with CVE-2001-1409 include unauthorized file creation and potentially compromising the root file system by local users.

Is CVE-2001-1409 still a concern in modern systems?

CVE-2001-1409 is less of a concern in modern systems that do not utilize XFree86 X server 4.1.0-2, but unpatched systems remain at risk.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2001-1409

low

3.6

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

18/6/2003

8/8/2024

CVE-2001-1409

First published: Wed Jun 18 2003(Updated: )

dexconf in XFree86 Xserver 4.1.0-2 creates the /dev/dri directory with insecure permissions (666), which allows local users to replace or create files in the root file system.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
XFree86 project XFree86 X	=4.1.0.2

Remedy

http://groups.google.com/groups?selm=20010829121505.A16004%40compusol.com.au

Remedy

http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-067.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-1409?
CVE-2001-1409 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to compromise the system.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1409?
To fix CVE-2001-1409, change the permissions of the /dev/dri directory to a more secure setting, such as 755.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2001-1409?
CVE-2001-1409 affects the XFree86 X server version 4.1.0-2.
What are the risks associated with CVE-2001-1409?
The risks associated with CVE-2001-1409 include unauthorized file creation and potentially compromising the root file system by local users.
Is CVE-2001-1409 still a concern in modern systems?
CVE-2001-1409 is less of a concern in modern systems that do not utilize XFree86 X server 4.1.0-2, but unpatched systems remain at risk.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-1409?
CVE-2001-1409 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to compromise the system.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1409?
To fix CVE-2001-1409, change the permissions of the /dev/dri directory to a more secure setting, such as 755.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2001-1409?
CVE-2001-1409 affects the XFree86 X server version 4.1.0-2.
What are the risks associated with CVE-2001-1409?
The risks associated with CVE-2001-1409 include unauthorized file creation and potentially compromising the root file system by local users.
Is CVE-2001-1409 still a concern in modern systems?
CVE-2001-1409 is less of a concern in modern systems that do not utilize XFree86 X server 4.1.0-2, but unpatched systems remain at risk.