CVE-2001-0482

Public Exploit

Description

Configuration error in Argus PitBull LX allows root users to bypass specified access control restrictions and cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary commands by modifying kernel variables such as MaxFiles, MaxInodes, and ModProbePath in /proc/sys via calls to sysctl.

7.2

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.05%

Vendor Advisory neohapsis.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6623	vdb entry
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-03/0475.html	mailing list exploit patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0482?: CVE-2001-0482 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2001-0482?: To fix CVE-2001-0482, 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-2001-0482 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2001-0482 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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