Unscored severity · published Feb 13, 2002
CVE-2001-1079
create_keyfiles in PSSP 3.2 with DCE 3.1 authentication on AIX creates keyfile directories with world-writable permissions, which could allow a local user to delete key files and…
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CVSS
0.3%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
create_keyfiles in PSSP 3.2 with DCE 3.1 authentication on AIX creates keyfile directories with world-writable permissions, which could allow a local user to delete key files and cause a denial of service.
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)0.3% · higher than 27% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
AI
Aix · Ibm
3.2.0 · source: NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2001-1079
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2001-1079
Patch
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/aix/2001-q3/0000.html
www.osvdb.org
http://www.osvdb.org/5473
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/8923
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