HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2001-1066
LOW

CVE-2001-1066

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: August 31, 2001· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

2.1
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

ns6install installation script for Netscape 6.01 on Solaris, and other versions including 6.2.1 beta, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2001-1066 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 ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityP
AvailabilityNone
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

sun1 product(s)
solaris
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (8)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2001-1066
CVSS Score2.1 / 10
SeverityLOW
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 31, 2001

Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2001-1066 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. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.