Vulnerability Details : CVE-2001-0496
kdesu in kdelibs package creates world readable temporary files containing authentication info, which can allow local users to gain privileges.
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2001-0496
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.04%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 6 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2001-0496
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
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4.6
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MEDIUM | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
3.9
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6.4
|
NIST |
References for CVE-2001-0496
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http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-046.php3
Patch;Vendor Advisory
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http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-059.html
Patch;Vendor Advisory
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6856
Products affected by CVE-2001-0496
- cpe:2.3:o:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux:2007:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:linux:7.1:*:i386:*:*:*:*:*