CVE-2001-1479: Low severity Sun Management\+center vulnerability
Published Dec 31, 2001
·Updated
smcboot in Sun SMC (Sun Management Center) 2.0 in Solaris 8 allows local users to delete arbitrary files via a symlink attack on /tmp/smc$SMCPORT.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Sun Management\+center=2.0
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Dec 31, 2001
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Jun 21, 2005
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-2001-1479?
CVE-2001-1479 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to delete arbitrary files.
2
How do I fix CVE-2001-1479?
To fix CVE-2001-1479, you should upgrade to a version of Sun Management Center that is not affected by this vulnerability.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2001-1479?
CVE-2001-1479 affects users running Sun Management Center version 2.0 on Solaris 8.
4
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2001-1479?
CVE-2001-1479 is associated with a symlink attack that can be exploited by local users.
5
Can CVE-2001-1479 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2001-1479 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the system.