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CVE-2001-0859

5.0 · MEDIUM

2.4.3-12 kernel in Red Hat Linux 7.1 Korean installation program sets the setting default umask for init to 000, which installs files with world-writeable permissions.

Published Dec 6, 2001redhatEPSS 1.83%

Overview

CVE-2001-0859 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting redhat linux. It was published on December 6, 2001 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

2.4.3-12 kernel in Red Hat Linux 7.1 Korean installation program sets the setting default umask for init to 000, which installs files with world-writeable permissions.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from redhat. Update 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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References

Refonline.securityfocus.com/advisories/3725Refwww.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-148.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/3527Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7549Refonline.securityfocus.com/advisories/3725Refwww.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-148.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/3527Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7549

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0859?

CVE-2001-0859 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting redhat linux. It was published on December 6, 2001 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2001-0859?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2001-0859?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from redhat. Update 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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2001-0859?

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