CVE-2001-1415: Medium severity OpenBSD OpenBSD vulnerability

Published Nov 13, 2001
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Updated

vi.recover in OpenBSD before 3.1 allows local users to remove arbitrary zero-byte files such as device nodes.

Affected Software

2 affected components
OpenBSD OpenBSD=2.9
OpenBSD OpenBSD=3.0

Event History

Nov 13, 2001
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Mar 18, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2001-1415?

CVE-2001-1415 is considered a low-severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2001-1415?

To fix CVE-2001-1415, ensure you are using a version of OpenBSD that is 3.1 or later.

3

Which versions of OpenBSD are affected by CVE-2001-1415?

CVE-2001-1415 affects OpenBSD versions 2.9 and 3.0.

4

What can attackers do exploiting CVE-2001-1415?

Attackers exploiting CVE-2001-1415 can remove arbitrary zero-byte files, including device nodes.

5

Is CVE-2001-1415 a remote or local vulnerability?

CVE-2001-1415 is a local vulnerability, affecting users with local access.

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