CVE-2001-0102

CVE-2001-0102 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

"Multiple Users" Control Panel in Mac OS 9 allows Normal users to gain Owner privileges by removing the Users & Groups Data File, which effectively removes the Owner password and allows the Normal user to log in as the Owner account without a password.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0102?
"Multiple Users" Control Panel in Mac OS 9 allows Normal users to gain Owner privileges by removing the Users & Groups Data File, which effectively removes the Owner password and allows the Normal user to log in as the Owner account without a password.
How severe is CVE-2001-0102?
CVE-2001-0102 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2001-0102 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0102?
CVE-2001-0102 affects Apple Macos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0102?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2001-0102 published?
CVE-2001-0102 was published on 2001-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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