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CVE-2001-0739

7.2 · HIGH

Guardian Digital WebTool in EnGarde Secure Linux 1.0.1 allows restarted services to inherit some environmental variables, which could allow local users to gain root privileges.

Published Oct 18, 2001engardelinuxEPSS 0.39%

Overview

CVE-2001-0739 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting engardelinux secure_linux. It was published on October 18, 2001 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Guardian Digital WebTool in EnGarde Secure Linux 1.0.1 allows restarted services to inherit some environmental variables, which could allow local users to gain root privileges.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from engardelinux. Update secure_linux to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0739?

CVE-2001-0739 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting engardelinux secure_linux. It was published on October 18, 2001 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2001-0739?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2001-0739?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from engardelinux. Update secure_linux to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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