Vulnerability Description
OpenSSH version 2.9 and earlier, with X forwarding enabled, allows a local attacker to delete any file named 'cookies' via a symlink attack.
CVSS Score
7.2
HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openbsd | Openssh | <= 2.9 |
References
- ftp://ftp.netbsd.org/pub/NetBSD/security/advisories/NetBSD-SA2001-010.txt.ascPatchVendor Advisory
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-05/0322.htmlExploitVendor Advisory
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-06/0007.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000431
- http://download.immunix.org/ImmunixOS/7.0/updates/IMNX-2001-70-034-01
- http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/188737
- http://www.calderasystems.com/support/security/advisories/CSSA-2001-023.0.txtVendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/655259US Government Resource
- http://www.openbsd.org/errata29.html
- http://www.osvdb.org/1853
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2825ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6676
- ftp://ftp.netbsd.org/pub/NetBSD/security/advisories/NetBSD-SA2001-010.txt.ascPatchVendor Advisory
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-05/0322.htmlExploitVendor Advisory
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-06/0007.htmlVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2001-0529?
CVE-2001-0529 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). OpenSSH version 2.9 and earlier, with X forwarding enabled, allows a local attacker to delete any file named 'cookies' via a symlink attack.
How severe is CVE-2001-0529?
CVE-2001-0529 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2001-0529?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openbsd Openssh.