CVE-2001-1256
UnknownEPSS 6.12%
Last modified
CVE-2001-1256 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. kmmodreg in HP-UX 11.11, 11.04 and 11.00 allows local users to create arbitrary world-writeable files via a symlink attack on the (1) /tmp/.kmmodreg_lock and (2) /tmp/kmpath.tmp temporary files.. EPSS estimates a 6.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
kmmodreg in HP-UX 11.11, 11.04 and 11.00 allows local users to create arbitrary world-writeable files via a symlink attack on the (1) /tmp/.kmmodreg_lock and (2) /tmp/kmpath.tmp temporary files.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hp | Hp-Ux | 11.00 |
| Hp | Hp-Ux | 11.04 |
| Hp | Hp-Ux | 11.11 |
References
- http://ciac.llnl.gov/ciac/bulletins/l-093.shtmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://online.securityfocus.com/advisories/3354Vendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/127435US Government Resource
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/TJSL-4Z5Q92US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/188568Vendor Advisory
- http://ciac.llnl.gov/ciac/bulletins/l-093.shtmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://online.securityfocus.com/advisories/3354Vendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/127435US Government Resource
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/TJSL-4Z5Q92US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/188568Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2001-1256?
kmmodreg in HP-UX 11.11, 11.04 and 11.00 allows local users to create arbitrary world-writeable files via a symlink attack on the (1) /tmp/.kmmodreg_lock and (2) /tmp/kmpath.tmp temporary files.
How severe is CVE-2001-1256?
Severity scoring for CVE-2001-1256 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1256?
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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