CVE-2001-1415: Medium severity OpenBSD OpenBSD vulnerability
Published Nov 13, 2001
·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
Remediation
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.