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CVE-2001-1327

4.6 · MEDIUM

pmake before 2.1.35 in Turbolinux 6.05 and earlier is installed with setuid root privileges, which could allow local users to gain privileges by exploiting vulnerabilities in pmake or programs that…

Published May 24, 2001berkeley_softworksEPSS 0.35%

Overview

CVE-2001-1327 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting berkeley_softworks pmake. It was published on May 24, 2001 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

pmake before 2.1.35 in Turbolinux 6.05 and earlier is installed with setuid root privileges, which could allow local users to gain privileges by exploiting vulnerabilities in pmake or programs that are used by pmake.

Remediation

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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
berkeley_softworkspmake0Affected

References

Refwww.iss.net/security_center/static/9988.phpRefwww.turbolinux.com/pipermail/tl-security-announce/2001-May/000313.htmlRefwww.iss.net/security_center/static/9988.phpRefwww.turbolinux.com/pipermail/tl-security-announce/2001-May/000313.html

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1327?

CVE-2001-1327 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting berkeley_softworks pmake. It was published on May 24, 2001 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2001-1327?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated MEDIUM. 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-2001-1327?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from berkeley_softworks. Update pmake 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-2001-1327?

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