LOW
CVE-2001-0627
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: August 22, 2001· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
3.7
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
vi as included with SCO OpenServer 5.0 - 5.0.6 allows a local attacker to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2001-0627 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
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
sco1 product(s)
openserver
Source: NVD CPE · 7 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (10)
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http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-05/0220.htmlExploit · Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/747736US Government Resource
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2752Vendor Advisory
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http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-05/0220.htmlExploit · Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/747736US Government Resource
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2752Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2001-0627
CVSS Score3.7 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 22, 2001
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2001-0627 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.