CVE-2001-1409

Description

dexconf in XFree86 Xserver 4.1.0-2 creates the /dev/dri directory with insecure permissions (666), which allows local users to replace or create files in the root file system.

3.6

CVSS

Severity: Low

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.07%

Vendor Advisory sun.com Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory sun.com Vendor Advisory google.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-228529-1	vendor advisory
http://groups.google.com/groups?selm=20010829121505.A16004%40compusol.com.au	patch vendor advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-067.html	patch vendor advisory
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-77-1017429.1-1	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-1409?: CVE-2001-1409 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2001-1409?: To fix CVE-2001-1409, 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-2001-1409 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2001-1409 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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