CVE-2001-0417

Name: CVE-2001-0417
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2001-06-27T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.41%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2001-0417 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Kerberos 4 (aka krb4) allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on new ticket files.. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Kerberos 4 (aka krb4) allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on new ticket files.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.41%

33.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mit	Kerberos	4
Mit	Kerberos 5	1.5.2

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-03/0078.htmlExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-025.html
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-03/0078.htmlExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-025.html

Timeline

Published: Jun 27, 2001
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2001-0417?

Kerberos 4 (aka krb4) allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on new ticket files.

How severe is CVE-2001-0417?

Severity scoring for CVE-2001-0417 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0417?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2001-0417?

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Source: NVD / NIST