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.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2001-1479

low

2.1

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

31/12/2001

21/6/2005

8/8/2024

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 Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Sun Management\+center	=2.0

Remedy

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3763

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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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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.