Vulnerability Description
inetd ident server in FreeBSD 4.x and earlier does not properly set group permissions, which allows remote attackers to read the first 16 bytes of files that are accessible by the wheel group.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freebsd | Freebsd | 3.5 |
References
- ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/CERT/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-01:11.inetd.v1.1.as
- http://www.osvdb.org/1753
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2324PatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6052
- ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/CERT/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-01:11.inetd.v1.1.as
- http://www.osvdb.org/1753
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2324PatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6052
FAQ
What is CVE-2001-0196?
CVE-2001-0196 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). inetd ident server in FreeBSD 4.x and earlier does not properly set group permissions, which allows remote attackers to read the first 16 bytes of files that are accessible by the wheel group.
How severe is CVE-2001-0196?
CVE-2001-0196 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2001-0196?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Freebsd Freebsd.