LOW
CVE-2001-0117
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: March 12, 2001· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
1.2
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
sdiff 2.7 in the diffutils package allows local users to overwrite files via a symlink attack.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2001-0117 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityP
AvailabilityNone
AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
immunix1 product(s)
immunix
mandrakesoft2 product(s)
mandrake linuxmandrake linux corporate server
Red Hat1 product(s)
linux
trustix1 product(s)
secure linux
Source: NVD CPE · 10 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (14)
→
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/579928US Government Resource
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2191Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/579928US Government Resource
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2191Patch · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2001-0117
CVSS Score1.2 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected4 vendor(s)
PublishedMar 12, 2001
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2001-0117 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.