CVE-2001-0907

Name: CVE-2001-0907
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2001-10-18T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.79%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2001-0907 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Linux kernel 2.2.1 through 2.2.19, and 2.4.1 through 2.4.10, allows local users to cause a denial of service via a series of deeply nested symlinks, which causes the kernel to spend extra time when trying to access the link.. EPSS estimates a 0.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Linux kernel 2.2.1 through 2.2.19, and 2.4.1 through 2.4.10, allows local users to cause a denial of service via a series of deeply nested symlinks, which causes the kernel to spend extra time when trying to access the link.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.79%

51.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 2.2.1, <= 2.2.19
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 2.4.1, <= 2.4.10

References

ftp://ftp.caldera.com/pub/security/OpenLinux/CSSA-2001-036.0.txtBroken Link
http://download.immunix.org/ImmunixOS/7.0/updates/IMNX-2001-70-035-01Broken Link
http://frontal2.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2001:079Third Party Advisory
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=100343090106914&w=2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=100350685431610&w=2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7312.phpBroken Link
http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-082.php3Broken Link
http://www.linuxsecurity.com/advisories/other_advisory-1650.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2001_036_kernel_txt.htmlBroken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3444Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
ftp://ftp.caldera.com/pub/security/OpenLinux/CSSA-2001-036.0.txtBroken Link
http://download.immunix.org/ImmunixOS/7.0/updates/IMNX-2001-70-035-01Broken Link
http://frontal2.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2001:079Third Party Advisory
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=100343090106914&w=2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=100350685431610&w=2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7312.phpBroken Link
http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-082.php3Broken Link
http://www.linuxsecurity.com/advisories/other_advisory-1650.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2001_036_kernel_txt.htmlBroken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3444Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2001-0907?

How severe is CVE-2001-0907?

Severity scoring for CVE-2001-0907 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.79% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0907?

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