CVE-2001-1447

Name: CVE-2001-1447
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2001-10-17T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.47%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2001-1447 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. NetInfo Manager for Mac OS X 10.0 through 10.1 allows local users to gain root privileges by opening applications using the (1) "recent items" and (2) "services" menus, which causes the applications to run with root privileges.. EPSS estimates a 0.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

NetInfo Manager for Mac OS X 10.0 through 10.1 allows local users to gain root privileges by opening applications using the (1) "recent items" and (2) "services" menus, which causes the applications to run with root privileges.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.47%

37.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Mac Os X	10.0
Apple	Mac Os X	10.0.1
Apple	Mac Os X	10.0.2
Apple	Mac Os X	10.0.3
Apple	Mac Os X	10.0.4
Apple	Mac Os X	10.1

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-10/0121.htmlExploit
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-10/0130.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/m-007.shtmlExploit
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/945747Exploit, Patch, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3439Exploit
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7303
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-10/0121.htmlExploit
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-10/0130.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/m-007.shtmlExploit
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/945747Exploit, Patch, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3439Exploit
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7303

Timeline

Published: Oct 17, 2001
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2001-1447?

How severe is CVE-2001-1447?

Severity scoring for CVE-2001-1447 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1447?

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