CVE-2001-1577: High severity Caldera UnixWare vulnerability
Published Dec 31, 2001
·Updated
Unknown vulnerability in CDE in Caldera OpenUnix 7.1.0, 7.1.1, and 8.0 allows an xterm session to gain privileges when the session is reused.
Affected Software
3 affected components
Caldera UnixWare=7.1.0
Caldera UnixWare=7.1.1
Caldera OpenUnix=8.0
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Dec 31, 2001
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Aug 5, 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-2001-1577?
CVE-2001-1577 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential privilege escalation it allows.
2
How do I fix CVE-2001-1577?
To fix CVE-2001-1577, you should upgrade to a patched version of the affected Caldera OpenUnix or UnixWare software.
3
What versions are affected by CVE-2001-1577?
CVE-2001-1577 affects Caldera OpenUnix 8.0 and UnixWare versions 7.1.0 and 7.1.1.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2001-1577 enable?
CVE-2001-1577 enables an attacker to gain unauthorized privileges through a reused xterm session.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2001-1577?
While the best solution is to patch the system, a temporary workaround is to avoid reusing xterm sessions until the vulnerability is resolved.