CVE-2001-1494
5.5 · MEDIUMOverview
CVE-2001-1494 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting kernel util-linux. It was published on December 31, 2001 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.
Technical Description
script command in the util-linux package before 2.11n allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files by setting a hardlink from the typescript log file to any file on the system, then having root execute the script command.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from kernel. Update util-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
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| kernel | util-linux | >= 0, < 2.11n | Affected |
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2001-1494?
CVE-2001-1494 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting kernel util-linux. It was published on December 31, 2001 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2001-1494?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2001-1494?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from kernel. Update util-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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