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CVE-2001-0040

UnknownEPSS 0.86%

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CVE-2001-0040 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. APC UPS daemon, apcupsd, saves its process ID in a world-writable file, which allows local users to kill an arbitrary process by specifying the target process ID in the apcupsd.pid file.. EPSS estimates a 0.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

APC UPS daemon, apcupsd, saves its process ID in a world-writable file, which allows local users to kill an arbitrary process by specifying the target process ID in the apcupsd.pid file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.86%

53.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
ApcApcupsd3.7.2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2001-0040?
APC UPS daemon, apcupsd, saves its process ID in a world-writable file, which allows local users to kill an arbitrary process by specifying the target process ID in the apcupsd.pid file.
How severe is CVE-2001-0040?
Severity scoring for CVE-2001-0040 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0040?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST