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CVE-2001-1479

First published: Mon 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$SMC_PORT.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Sun Management Center=2.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2001-1479?

    CVE-2001-1479 affects users running Sun Management Center version 2.0 on Solaris 8.

  • 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.

  • Can CVE-2001-1479 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2001-1479 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the system.

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