Vulnerability Description
readline prior to 4.1, in OpenBSD 2.8 and earlier, creates history files with insecure permissions, which allows a local attacker to recover potentially sensitive information via readline history files.
CVSS Score
2.1
LOW
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openbsd | Openbsd | <= 2.8 |
References
- ftp://ftp.openbsd.org/pub/OpenBSD/patches/2.8/common/024_readline.patchPatch
- http://www.osvdb.org/5680
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6586
- ftp://ftp.openbsd.org/pub/OpenBSD/patches/2.8/common/024_readline.patchPatch
- http://www.osvdb.org/5680
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6586
FAQ
What is CVE-2001-0378?
CVE-2001-0378 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). readline prior to 4.1, in OpenBSD 2.8 and earlier, creates history files with insecure permissions, which allows a local attacker to recover potentially sensitive information via readline history file...
How severe is CVE-2001-0378?
CVE-2001-0378 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2001-0378?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openbsd Openbsd.