CVE-2001-0079

CVE-2001-0079 is a low-severity vulnerability in Hp Support Tools Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Support Tools Manager (STM) A.22.00 for HP-UX allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the tool_stat.txt log file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0079?
Support Tools Manager (STM) A.22.00 for HP-UX allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the tool_stat.txt log file.
How severe is CVE-2001-0079?
CVE-2001-0079 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2001-0079 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0079?
CVE-2001-0079 affects Hp Support Tools Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0079?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-0079 published?
CVE-2001-0079 was published on 2001-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)