CVE-2001-0823

Name: CVE-2001-0823
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2001-12-06T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.97%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2001-0823 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The pmpost program in Performance Co-Pilot (PCP) before 2.2.1-3 allows a local user to gain privileges via a symlink attack on the NOTICES file in the PCP log directory (PCP_LOG_DIR).. EPSS estimates a 0.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The pmpost program in Performance Co-Pilot (PCP) before 2.2.1-3 allows a local user to gain privileges via a symlink attack on the NOTICES file in the PCP log directory (PCP_LOG_DIR).

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.97%

57.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sgi	Performance Co-Pilot	2.1.1
Sgi	Performance Co-Pilot	2.1.2
Sgi	Performance Co-Pilot	2.1.3
Sgi	Performance Co-Pilot	2.1.4
Sgi	Performance Co-Pilot	2.1.5
Sgi	Performance Co-Pilot	2.1.6
Sgi	Performance Co-Pilot	2.1.7
Sgi	Performance Co-Pilot	2.1.8
Sgi	Performance Co-Pilot	2.1.9
Sgi	Performance Co-Pilot	2.1.10
Sgi	Performance Co-Pilot	2.1.11
Sgi	Performance Co-Pilot	2.2

References

ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20010601-01-APatch
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-06/0245.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=99290754901708&w=2
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2887Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6724
ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20010601-01-APatch
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-06/0245.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=99290754901708&w=2
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2887Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6724

Timeline

Published: Dec 6, 2001
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2001-0823?

The pmpost program in Performance Co-Pilot (PCP) before 2.2.1-3 allows a local user to gain privileges via a symlink attack on the NOTICES file in the PCP log directory (PCP_LOG_DIR).

How severe is CVE-2001-0823?

Severity scoring for CVE-2001-0823 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0823?

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-2001-0823?

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Source: NVD / NIST