CVE-2001-0496

N/A Unknown
Published: June 27, 2001 Modified: April 16, 2026
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Description

kdesu in kdelibs package creates world readable temporary files containing authentication info, which can allow local users to gain privileges.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-046.php3
Source: cve@mitre.org
Patch Vendor Advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-059.html
Source: cve@mitre.org
Patch Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6856
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-046.php3
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch Vendor Advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-059.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6856
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.1%
21th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

mandrakesoft redhat