CVE-2001-1479

Name: CVE-2001-1479
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2001-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.43%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2001-1479 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. smcboot in Sun SMC (Sun Management Center) 2.0 in Solaris 8 allows local users to delete arbitrary files via a symlink attack on /tmp/smc$SMC_PORT.. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

smcboot in Sun SMC (Sun Management Center) 2.0 in Solaris 8 allows local users to delete arbitrary files via a symlink attack on /tmp/smc$SMC_PORT.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.43%

34.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sun	Management\+Center	2.0

References

http://www.securiteam.com/unixfocus/6K00S203FC.htmlExploit, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3763Patch
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7756
http://www.securiteam.com/unixfocus/6K00S203FC.htmlExploit, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3763Patch
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7756

Timeline

Published: Dec 31, 2001
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2001-1479?

smcboot in Sun SMC (Sun Management Center) 2.0 in Solaris 8 allows local users to delete arbitrary files via a symlink attack on /tmp/smc$SMC_PORT.

How severe is CVE-2001-1479?

Severity scoring for CVE-2001-1479 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1479?

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