CVE-2001-0496

high

Description

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

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6856

https://euvd.enisa.europa.eu/vulnerability/EUVD-2001-0492

http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-059.html

http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-046.php3

Details

Source: Mitre, NVD

Published: 2001-06-27

Updated: 2026-06-16

Risk Information

CVSS v2

Base Score: 4.6

Vector: CVSS2#AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Severity: Medium

CVSS v3

Base Score: 7.8

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Severity: High

EPSS

EPSS: 0.00391