CVE-2001-0559
UnknownEPSS 1.10%
Last modified
CVE-2001-0559 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. crontab in Vixie cron 3.0.1 and earlier does not properly drop privileges after the failed parsing of a modification operation, which could allow a local attacker to gain additional privileges when an editor is called to correct the error.. EPSS estimates a 1.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
crontab in Vixie cron 3.0.1 and earlier does not properly drop privileges after the failed parsing of a modification operation, which could allow a local attacker to gain additional privileges when an editor is called to correct the error.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Paul Vixie | Vixie Cron | <= 3.0.1 |
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-054Vendor Advisory
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-050.php3Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/183029Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2687Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-054Vendor Advisory
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-050.php3Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/183029Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2687Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2001-0559?
crontab in Vixie cron 3.0.1 and earlier does not properly drop privileges after the failed parsing of a modification operation, which could allow a local attacker to gain additional privileges when an editor is called to correct the error.
How severe is CVE-2001-0559?
Severity scoring for CVE-2001-0559 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0559?
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-2001-0559?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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