CVE-2001-1562

Description

Format string vulnerability in nvi before 1.79 allows local users to gain privileges via format string specifiers in a filename.

7.2

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.05%

Vendor Advisory marc.info Vendor Advisory debian.org

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=100526142205694&w=2	vendor advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-085	patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3456	vdb entry
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7317.php	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-1562?: CVE-2001-1562 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2001-1562?: To fix CVE-2001-1562, 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-2001-1562 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2001-1562 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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