CVE-2001-1091

Name: CVE-2001-1091
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2001-08-23T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.33%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2001-1091 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The (1) dump and (2) dump_lfs commands in NetBSD 1.4.x through 1.5.1 do not properly drop privileges, which could allow local users to gain privileges via the RCMD_CMD environment variable.. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The (1) dump and (2) dump_lfs commands in NetBSD 1.4.x through 1.5.1 do not properly drop privileges, which could allow local users to gain privileges via the RCMD_CMD environment variable.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.33%

24.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netbsd	Netbsd	1.4
Netbsd	Netbsd	1.4.1
Netbsd	Netbsd	1.4.2
Netbsd	Netbsd	1.4.3
Netbsd	Netbsd	1.5
Netbsd	Netbsd	1.5.1

References

Timeline

Published: Aug 23, 2001
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2001-1091?

The (1) dump and (2) dump_lfs commands in NetBSD 1.4.x through 1.5.1 do not properly drop privileges, which could allow local users to gain privileges via the RCMD_CMD environment variable.

How severe is CVE-2001-1091?

Severity scoring for CVE-2001-1091 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1091?

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Source: NVD / NIST