CVE-2001-0782

Name: CVE-2001-0782
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2001-10-18T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.86%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2001-0782 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. KDE ktvision 0.1.1-271 and earlier allows local attackers to gain root privileges via a symlink attack on a user configuration file.. EPSS estimates a 0.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

KDE ktvision 0.1.1-271 and earlier allows local attackers to gain root privileges via a symlink attack on a user configuration file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.86%

53.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Kde	Ktv	<= 0.1.1.271

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-06/0302.htmlExploit, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6741
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-06/0302.htmlExploit, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6741

Timeline

Published: Oct 18, 2001
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2001-0782?

KDE ktvision 0.1.1-271 and earlier allows local attackers to gain root privileges via a symlink attack on a user configuration file.

How severe is CVE-2001-0782?

Severity scoring for CVE-2001-0782 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0782?

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-2001-0782?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST