Vulnerability Description
The pmpost program in Performance Co-Pilot (PCP) before 2.2.1-3 allows a local user to gain privileges via a symlink attack on the NOTICES file in the PCP log directory (PCP_LOG_DIR).
CVSS Score
7.2
HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sgi | Performance Co-Pilot | 2.1.1 |
References
- ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20010601-01-APatch
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-06/0245.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=99290754901708&w=2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2887ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6724
- ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20010601-01-APatch
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-06/0245.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=99290754901708&w=2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2887ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6724
FAQ
What is CVE-2001-0823?
CVE-2001-0823 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). The pmpost program in Performance Co-Pilot (PCP) before 2.2.1-3 allows a local user to gain privileges via a symlink attack on the NOTICES file in the PCP log directory (PCP_LOG_DIR).
How severe is CVE-2001-0823?
CVE-2001-0823 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-2001-0823?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sgi Performance Co-Pilot.