CVE-2001-1079

N/A Unknown
Published: February 13, 2002 Modified: April 16, 2026
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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.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/aix/2001-q3/0000.html
Source: cve@mitre.org
Patch Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/5473
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/aix/2001-q3/0000.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/5473
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/8923
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.0%
13th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

ibm