CVE-2001-0208

Public Exploit

Description

MicroFocus Cobol 4.1, with the AppTrack feature enabled, installs the mfaslmf directory and the nolicense file with insecure permissions, which allows local users to gain privileges by modifying files.

4.6

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.11%

Vendor Advisory neohapsis.com Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2359	patch vendor advisory vdb entry exploit
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-02/0205.html	patch vendor advisory mailing list exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0208?: CVE-2001-0208 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2001-0208?: To fix CVE-2001-0208, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2001-0208 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2001-0208 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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