CVE-2001-1256

Name: CVE-2001-1256
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2001-06-11T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 6.12%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

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

EPSS Probability

6.12%

92.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

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://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2821
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6656
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5628
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://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2821
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6656
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5628

Timeline

Published: Jun 11, 2001
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
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.

Are you affected by CVE-2001-1256?

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Source: NVD / NIST