CVE-2001-0316

Description

Linux kernel 2.4 and 2.2 allows local users to read kernel memory and possibly gain privileges via a negative argument to the sysctl call.

4.6

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.27%

Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory caldera.com Vendor Advisory neohapsis.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-013.html	vendor advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/6017	vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6079	vdb entry
http://www.caldera.com/support/security/advisories/CSSA-2001-009.0.txt	patch vendor advisory
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-02/0267.html	mailing list patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2364	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0316?: CVE-2001-0316 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2001-0316?: To fix CVE-2001-0316, 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-2001-0316 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2001-0316 is being actively exploited. 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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