CVE-2001-1433: High severity Cherokee Cherokee HTTPD vulnerability

Published Dec 29, 2001
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Updated

Cherokee web server before 0.2.7 does not properly drop root privileges after binding to port 80, which could allow remote attackers to gain privileges via other vulnerabilities.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Cherokee Cherokee HTTPD=0.2
Cherokee Cherokee HTTPD=0.1.6
Cherokee Cherokee HTTPD=0.2.6
Cherokee Cherokee HTTPD=0.2.5
Cherokee Cherokee HTTPD=0.1
Cherokee Cherokee HTTPD=0.1.5

Remediation

Event History

Dec 29, 2001
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Mar 24, 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-2001-1433?

CVE-2001-1433 is considered to be of medium severity due to potential privilege escalation risks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2001-1433?

To fix CVE-2001-1433, upgrade the Cherokee web server to version 0.2.7 or later.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-1433?

CVE-2001-1433 affects Cherokee web server versions prior to 0.2.7, including 0.1, 0.1.5, 0.1.6, 0.2, 0.2.5, and 0.2.6.

4

What exploitation methods exist for CVE-2001-1433?

Exploitation of CVE-2001-1433 could allow remote attackers to escalate privileges through other vulnerabilities.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2001-1433?

There are no specific workarounds available for CVE-2001-1433; upgrading to a secure version is recommended.

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